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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,293.93, 638,032.43 and 212,176.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,293.93, 638,032.43 and 212,176.45 is: 318,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,293.93 : 638,032.43 = 212,176.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,293.93/638,032.43 = 212,176.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,293.93x = 638,032.43 × 212,176.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,293.93x = 135,375,454,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,375,454,921.39/425,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,310.34

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