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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,574, 401,556.48 and 215,610.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,574, 401,556.48 and 215,610.88 is: 323,573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,574 : 401,556.48 = 215,610.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,574/401,556.48 = 215,610.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,574x = 401,556.48 × 215,610.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,574x = 86,579,946,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,579,946,022.50/267,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,573.84

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