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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,886.40, 826,329.60 and 426,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,886.40, 826,329.60 and 426,316.80 is: 639,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,886.40 : 826,329.60 = 426,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,886.40/826,329.60 = 426,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,886.40x = 826,329.60 × 426,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,886.40x = 352,278,190,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,278,190,817.28/550,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,475.20

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