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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,480.40, 686,220.60 and 426,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,480.40, 686,220.60 and 426,376.40 is: 639,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,480.40 : 686,220.60 = 426,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,480.40/686,220.60 = 426,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,480.40x = 686,220.60 × 426,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,480.40x = 292,588,269,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,588,269,033.84/457,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,564.60

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