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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,103.08, 638,367.30 and 215,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,103.08, 638,367.30 and 215,237.40 is: 322,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,103.08 : 638,367.30 = 215,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,103.08/638,367.30 = 215,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,103.08x = 638,367.30 × 215,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,103.08x = 137,400,517,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,400,517,897.02/426,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,458.40

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