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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,597.16, 427,597.02 and 215,256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,597.16, 427,597.02 and 215,256.04 is: 322,282.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,597.16 : 427,597.02 = 215,256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,597.16/427,597.02 = 215,256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,597.16x = 427,597.02 × 215,256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,597.16x = 92,042,841,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,042,841,241.00/285,597.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,282.06

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