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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,713.40, 638,246.10 and 215,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,713.40, 638,246.10 and 215,502.20 is: 323,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,713.40 : 638,246.10 = 215,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,713.40/638,246.10 = 215,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,713.40x = 638,246.10 × 215,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,713.40x = 137,543,438,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,543,438,691.42/425,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,089.29

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