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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,674.40, 686,511.60 and 426,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,674.40, 686,511.60 and 426,570.40 is: 639,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,674.40 : 686,511.60 = 426,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,674.40/686,511.60 = 426,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,674.40x = 686,511.60 × 426,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,674.40x = 292,845,527,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,845,527,816.64/457,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,855.60

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