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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,229.51, 680,785.55 and 426,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,229.51, 680,785.55 and 426,064.74 is: 585,705.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,229.51 : 680,785.55 = 426,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,229.51/680,785.55 = 426,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,229.51x = 680,785.55 × 426,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,229.51x = 290,058,718,356.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,058,718,356.51/495,229.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,705.64

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