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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,617.80, 638,426.70 and 215,665.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,617.80, 638,426.70 and 215,665.80 is: 323,498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,617.80 : 638,426.70 = 215,665.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,617.80/638,426.70 = 215,665.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,617.80x = 638,426.70 × 215,665.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,617.80x = 137,686,804,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,686,804,996.86/425,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,498.70

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