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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,730.80, 637,721.40 and 215,487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,730.80, 637,721.40 and 215,487.20 is: 322,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,730.80 : 637,721.40 = 215,487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,730.80/637,721.40 = 215,487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,730.80x = 637,721.40 × 215,487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,730.80x = 137,420,798,866.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,420,798,866.08/425,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,788.01

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