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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,902.23, 639,247.01 and 215,687.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,902.23, 639,247.01 and 215,687.79 is: 323,731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,902.23 : 639,247.01 = 215,687.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,902.23/639,247.01 = 215,687.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,902.23x = 639,247.01 × 215,687.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,902.23x = 137,877,773,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,877,773,772.57/425,902.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,731.04

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