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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,003.50, 481,325.16 and 219,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,003.50, 481,325.16 and 219,915.74 is: 329,750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,003.50 : 481,325.16 = 219,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,003.50/481,325.16 = 219,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,003.50x = 481,325.16 × 219,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,003.50x = 105,850,978,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,850,978,742.02/321,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,750.23

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