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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,939.52, 639,080.67 and 268,835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,939.52, 639,080.67 and 268,835.82 is: 402,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,939.52 : 639,080.67 = 268,835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,939.52/639,080.67 = 268,835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,939.52x = 639,080.67 × 268,835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,939.52x = 171,807,775,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,807,775,965.60/426,939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,417.13

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