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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,440.36, 481,076.08 and 214,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,440.36, 481,076.08 and 214,502.08 is: 322,031.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,440.36 : 481,076.08 = 214,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,440.36/481,076.08 = 214,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,440.36x = 481,076.08 × 214,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,440.36x = 103,191,819,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,191,819,798.25/320,440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,031.28

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