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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,545.40, 639,510.90 and 239,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,545.40, 639,510.90 and 239,614.20 is: 359,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,545.40 : 639,510.90 = 239,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,545.40/639,510.90 = 239,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,545.40x = 639,510.90 × 239,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,545.40x = 153,235,892,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,235,892,694.78/426,545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,248.73

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