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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,348.60, 637,869.30 and 214,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,348.60, 637,869.30 and 214,916.60 is: 322,297.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,348.60 : 637,869.30 = 214,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,348.60/637,869.30 = 214,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,348.60x = 637,869.30 × 214,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,348.60x = 137,088,701,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,088,701,200.38/425,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,297.29

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