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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,001.40, 479,564.70 and 213,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,001.40, 479,564.70 and 213,081.40 is: 319,330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,001.40 : 479,564.70 = 213,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,001.40/479,564.70 = 213,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,001.40x = 479,564.70 × 213,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,001.40x = 102,186,317,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,186,317,666.58/320,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,330.85

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