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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,497.60, 637,708.80 and 215,193.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,497.60, 637,708.80 and 215,193.60 is: 322,518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,497.60 : 637,708.80 = 215,193.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,497.60/637,708.80 = 215,193.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,497.60x = 637,708.80 × 215,193.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,497.60x = 137,230,852,423.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,230,852,423.68/425,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,518.51

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