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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,480.62, 963,042.75 and 215,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,480.62, 963,042.75 and 215,611.70 is: 323,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,480.62 : 963,042.75 = 215,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,480.62/963,042.75 = 215,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,480.62x = 963,042.75 × 215,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,480.62x = 207,643,284,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,643,284,500.18/642,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,189.96

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