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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,424.96, 671,151.12 and 426,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,424.96, 671,151.12 and 426,655.52 is: 587,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,424.96 : 671,151.12 = 426,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,424.96/671,151.12 = 426,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,424.96x = 671,151.12 × 426,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,424.96x = 286,350,330,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,350,330,102.18/487,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,475.72

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