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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,730.96, 678,571.52 and 426,486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,730.96, 678,571.52 and 426,486.96 is: 639,235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,730.96 : 678,571.52 = 426,486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,730.96/678,571.52 = 426,486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,730.96x = 678,571.52 × 426,486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,730.96x = 289,401,902,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,401,902,574.94/452,730.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,235.94

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