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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,712.40, 638,244.60 and 215,501.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,712.40, 638,244.60 and 215,501.20 is: 323,087.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,712.40 : 638,244.60 = 215,501.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,712.40/638,244.60 = 215,501.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,712.40x = 638,244.60 × 215,501.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,712.40x = 137,542,477,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,542,477,193.52/425,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,087.79

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