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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,586.40, 483,442.20 and 215,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,586.40, 483,442.20 and 215,666.40 is: 323,207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,586.40 : 483,442.20 = 215,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,586.40/483,442.20 = 215,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,586.40x = 483,442.20 × 215,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,586.40x = 104,262,238,882.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,262,238,882.08/322,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,207.17

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