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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,624.40, 638,112.60 and 215,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,624.40, 638,112.60 and 215,413.20 is: 322,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,624.40 : 638,112.60 = 215,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,624.40/638,112.60 = 215,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,624.40x = 638,112.60 × 215,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,624.40x = 137,457,877,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,457,877,126.32/425,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,955.82

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