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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,426.60, 638,139.90 and 215,474.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,426.60, 638,139.90 and 215,474.60 is: 323,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,426.60 : 638,139.90 = 215,474.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,426.60/638,139.90 = 215,474.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,426.60x = 638,139.90 × 215,474.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,426.60x = 137,502,939,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,502,939,696.54/425,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,211.90

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