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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,565.68, 638,591.88 and 215,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,565.68, 638,591.88 and 215,219.12 is: 322,951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,565.68 : 638,591.88 = 215,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,565.68/638,591.88 = 215,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,565.68x = 638,591.88 × 215,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,565.68x = 137,437,182,452.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,437,182,452.75/425,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,951.75

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