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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,985.20, 640,477.80 and 269,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,985.20, 640,477.80 and 269,521.20 is: 404,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,985.20 : 640,477.80 = 269,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,985.20/640,477.80 = 269,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,985.20x = 640,477.80 × 269,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,985.20x = 172,622,345,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,622,345,229.36/426,985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,281.80

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