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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,848.40, 640,272.60 and 343,904.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,848.40, 640,272.60 and 343,904.40 is: 515,856.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,848.40 : 640,272.60 = 343,904.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,848.40/640,272.60 = 343,904.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,848.40x = 640,272.60 × 343,904.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,848.40x = 220,192,564,339.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,192,564,339.44/426,848.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,856.60

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