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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,092.64, 482,950.23 and 215,597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,092.64, 482,950.23 and 215,597.89 is: 323,270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,092.64 : 482,950.23 = 215,597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,092.64/482,950.23 = 215,597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,092.64x = 482,950.23 × 215,597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,092.64x = 104,123,050,563.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,123,050,563.02/322,092.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,270.51

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