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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,258.73, 638,283.38 and 215,047.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,258.73, 638,283.38 and 215,047.53 is: 322,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,258.73 : 638,283.38 = 215,047.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,258.73/638,283.38 = 215,047.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,258.73x = 638,283.38 × 215,047.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,258.73x = 137,261,263,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,263,233.81/425,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,771.18

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