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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,989.78, 639,966.79 and 313,618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,989.78, 639,966.79 and 313,618.77 is: 470,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,989.78 : 639,966.79 = 313,618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,989.78/639,966.79 = 313,618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,989.78x = 639,966.79 × 313,618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,989.78x = 200,705,597,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,705,597,912.67/426,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,047.78

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