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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,279.99, 638,011.53 and 212,162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,279.99, 638,011.53 and 212,162.51 is: 318,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,279.99 : 638,011.53 = 212,162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,279.99/638,011.53 = 212,162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,279.99x = 638,011.53 × 212,162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,279.99x = 135,362,129,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,362,129,208.77/425,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,289.44

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