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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,964.80, 959,072.40 and 426,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,964.80, 959,072.40 and 426,124.80 is: 638,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,964.80 : 959,072.40 = 426,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,964.80/959,072.40 = 426,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,964.80x = 959,072.40 × 426,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,964.80x = 408,684,534,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,684,534,635.52/639,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,604.71

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