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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,041.80, 639,062.70 and 215,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,041.80, 639,062.70 and 215,652.40 is: 323,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,041.80 : 639,062.70 = 215,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,041.80/639,062.70 = 215,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,041.80x = 639,062.70 × 215,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,041.80x = 137,815,405,005.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,815,405,005.48/426,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,478.60

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