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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,814.92, 639,608.40 and 313,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,814.92, 639,608.40 and 313,606.08 is: 469,957.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,814.92 : 639,608.40 = 313,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,814.92/639,608.40 = 313,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,814.92x = 639,608.40 × 313,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,814.92x = 200,585,083,059.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,585,083,059.07/426,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,957.99

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