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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,466.60, 638,199.90 and 215,514.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,466.60, 638,199.90 and 215,514.60 is: 323,271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,466.60 : 638,199.90 = 215,514.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,466.60/638,199.90 = 215,514.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,466.60x = 638,199.90 × 215,514.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,466.60x = 137,541,396,168.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,541,396,168.54/425,466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,271.90

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