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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,682.74, 588,962.50 and 339,627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,682.74, 588,962.50 and 339,627.53 is: 468,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,682.74 : 588,962.50 = 339,627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,682.74/588,962.50 = 339,627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,682.74x = 588,962.50 × 339,627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,682.74x = 200,027,879,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,027,879,137.63/426,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,797.68

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