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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,999.84, 640,485.24 and 202,467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,999.84, 640,485.24 and 202,467.84 is: 303,694.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,999.84 : 640,485.24 = 202,467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,999.84/640,485.24 = 202,467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,999.84x = 640,485.24 × 202,467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,999.84x = 129,677,663,094.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,677,663,094.68/426,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,694.88

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