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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,132.08, 638,410.80 and 215,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,132.08, 638,410.80 and 215,266.40 is: 322,501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,132.08 : 638,410.80 = 215,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,132.08/638,410.80 = 215,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,132.08x = 638,410.80 × 215,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,132.08x = 137,428,394,637.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,428,394,637.12/426,132.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,501.87

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