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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,009.20, 648,013.80 and 210,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,009.20, 648,013.80 and 210,825.20 is: 316,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,009.20 : 648,013.80 = 210,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,009.20/648,013.80 = 210,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,009.20x = 648,013.80 × 210,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,009.20x = 136,617,638,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,617,638,987.76/432,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316,237.80

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