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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428,667.33, 643,035.96 and 215,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428,667.33, 643,035.96 and 215,325.48 is: 323,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428,667.33 : 643,035.96 = 215,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428,667.33/643,035.96 = 215,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428,667.33x = 643,035.96 × 215,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428,667.33x = 138,462,026,744.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,462,026,744.26/428,667.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,005.78

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