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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,615.40, 638,099.10 and 215,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,615.40, 638,099.10 and 215,404.20 is: 322,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,615.40 : 638,099.10 = 215,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,615.40/638,099.10 = 215,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,615.40x = 638,099.10 × 215,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,615.40x = 137,449,226,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,449,226,156.22/425,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,942.32

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