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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,618.80, 638,428.20 and 215,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,618.80, 638,428.20 and 215,666.80 is: 323,500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,618.80 : 638,428.20 = 215,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,618.80/638,428.20 = 215,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,618.80x = 638,428.20 × 215,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,618.80x = 137,687,766,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,687,766,923.76/425,618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,500.20

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