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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,988.70, 639,501.45 and 215,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,988.70, 639,501.45 and 215,518.30 is: 323,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,988.70 : 639,501.45 = 215,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,988.70/639,501.45 = 215,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,988.70x = 639,501.45 × 215,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,988.70x = 137,824,265,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,824,265,351.54/425,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,539.72

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