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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,344.80, 638,017.20 and 214,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,344.80, 638,017.20 and 214,955.40 is: 322,433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,344.80 : 638,017.20 = 214,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,344.80/638,017.20 = 214,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,344.80x = 638,017.20 × 214,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,344.80x = 137,145,242,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,145,242,432.88/425,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,433.10

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