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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,538.40, 483,370.20 and 215,618.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,538.40, 483,370.20 and 215,618.40 is: 323,135.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,538.40 : 483,370.20 = 215,618.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,538.40/483,370.20 = 215,618.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,538.40x = 483,370.20 × 215,618.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,538.40x = 104,223,509,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,223,509,131.68/322,538.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,135.20

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