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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,430.53, 702,540.72 and 215,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,430.53, 702,540.72 and 215,468.09 is: 323,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,430.53 : 702,540.72 = 215,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,430.53/702,540.72 = 215,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,430.53x = 702,540.72 × 215,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,430.53x = 151,375,103,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,375,103,572.92/468,430.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,153.80

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