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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,318.55, 637,977.83 and 214,929.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,318.55, 637,977.83 and 214,929.15 is: 322,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,318.55 : 637,977.83 = 214,929.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,318.55/637,977.83 = 214,929.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,318.55x = 637,977.83 × 214,929.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,318.55x = 137,120,031,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,120,031,646.10/425,318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,393.73

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