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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,566.68, 638,593.38 and 215,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,566.68, 638,593.38 and 215,220.12 is: 322,953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,566.68 : 638,593.38 = 215,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,566.68/638,593.38 = 215,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,566.68x = 638,593.38 × 215,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,566.68x = 137,438,143,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,438,143,874.81/425,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,953.25

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