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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,260.48, 638,286 and 215,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,260.48, 638,286 and 215,049.28 is: 322,773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,260.48 : 638,286 = 215,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,260.48/638,286 = 215,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,260.48x = 638,286 × 215,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,260.48x = 137,262,944,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,262,944,734.08/425,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,773.81

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