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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,559.39, 640,003.65 and 305,117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,559.39, 640,003.65 and 305,117.17 is: 457,793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,559.39 : 640,003.65 = 305,117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,559.39/640,003.65 = 305,117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,559.39x = 640,003.65 × 305,117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,559.39x = 195,276,102,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,276,102,477.67/426,559.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,793.47

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