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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,877.21, 638,028.49 and 215,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,877.21, 638,028.49 and 215,011.53 is: 322,119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,877.21 : 638,028.49 = 215,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,877.21/638,028.49 = 215,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,877.21x = 638,028.49 × 215,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,877.21x = 137,183,481,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,183,481,818.49/425,877.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,119.80

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