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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,638.40, 638,133.60 and 215,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,638.40, 638,133.60 and 215,427.20 is: 322,976.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,638.40 : 638,133.60 = 215,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,638.40/638,133.60 = 215,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,638.40x = 638,133.60 × 215,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,638.40x = 137,471,334,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,471,334,673.92/425,638.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,976.81

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