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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,323.80, 637,985.70 and 214,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,323.80, 637,985.70 and 214,934.40 is: 322,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,323.80 : 637,985.70 = 214,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,323.80/637,985.70 = 214,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,323.80x = 637,985.70 × 214,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,323.80x = 137,125,073,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,125,073,638.08/425,323.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,401.60

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