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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,616.80, 638,425.20 and 215,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,616.80, 638,425.20 and 215,664.80 is: 323,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,616.80 : 638,425.20 = 215,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,616.80/638,425.20 = 215,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,616.80x = 638,425.20 × 215,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,616.80x = 137,685,843,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,685,843,072.96/425,616.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,497.20

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