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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,267.60, 826,901.40 and 426,851.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,267.60, 826,901.40 and 426,851.60 is: 640,277.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,267.60 : 826,901.40 = 426,851.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,267.60/826,901.40 = 426,851.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,267.60x = 826,901.40 × 426,851.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,267.60x = 352,964,185,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,964,185,632.24/551,267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,277.40

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