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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,946.60, 639,728.70 and 268,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,946.60, 639,728.70 and 268,892.20 is: 402,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,946.60 : 639,728.70 = 268,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,946.60/639,728.70 = 268,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,946.60x = 639,728.70 × 268,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,946.60x = 172,018,057,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,018,057,546.14/426,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,902.98

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