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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,344.60, 637,863.30 and 214,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,344.60, 637,863.30 and 214,912.60 is: 322,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,344.60 : 637,863.30 = 214,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,344.60/637,863.30 = 214,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,344.60x = 637,863.30 × 214,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,344.60x = 137,084,860,247.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,084,860,247.58/425,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,291.29

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