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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,422.96, 637,748.22 and 212,256.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,422.96, 637,748.22 and 212,256.06 is: 318,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,422.96 : 637,748.22 = 212,256.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,422.96/637,748.22 = 212,256.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,422.96x = 637,748.22 × 212,256.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,422.96x = 135,365,924,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,365,924,449.21/425,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,191.39

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