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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,135.08, 638,415.30 and 215,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,135.08, 638,415.30 and 215,269.40 is: 322,506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,135.08 : 638,415.30 = 215,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,135.08/638,415.30 = 215,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,135.08x = 638,415.30 × 215,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,135.08x = 137,431,278,581.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,431,278,581.82/426,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,506.37

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