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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,353.60, 637,876.80 and 214,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,353.60, 637,876.80 and 214,921.60 is: 322,304.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,353.60 : 637,876.80 = 214,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,353.60/637,876.80 = 214,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,353.60x = 637,876.80 × 214,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,353.60x = 137,093,502,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,093,502,458.88/425,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,304.79

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