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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,506.43, 485,127.15 and 215,516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,506.43, 485,127.15 and 215,516.34 is: 297,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,506.43 : 485,127.15 = 215,516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,506.43/485,127.15 = 215,516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,506.43x = 485,127.15 × 215,516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,506.43x = 104,552,827,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,552,827,802.63/351,506.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,442.15

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