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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,897.61, 639,240.07 and 215,683.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,897.61, 639,240.07 and 215,683.17 is: 323,724.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,897.61 : 639,240.07 = 215,683.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,897.61/639,240.07 = 215,683.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,897.61x = 639,240.07 × 215,683.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,897.61x = 137,873,324,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,873,324,688.62/425,897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,724.11

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