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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,282.21, 608,028.36 and 215,586.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,282.21, 608,028.36 and 215,586.36 is: 323,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,282.21 : 608,028.36 = 215,586.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,282.21/608,028.36 = 215,586.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,282.21x = 608,028.36 × 215,586.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,282.21x = 131,082,620,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,082,620,909.17/405,282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,435.42

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