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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,875.20, 639,331.20 and 215,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,875.20, 639,331.20 and 215,404.80 is: 323,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,875.20 : 639,331.20 = 215,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,875.20/639,331.20 = 215,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,875.20x = 639,331.20 × 215,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,875.20x = 137,715,009,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,715,009,269.76/425,875.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,369.40

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