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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,586.40, 483,879.60 and 216,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,586.40, 483,879.60 and 216,832.80 is: 325,249.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,586.40 : 483,879.60 = 216,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,586.40/483,879.60 = 216,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,586.40x = 483,879.60 × 216,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,586.40x = 104,920,968,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,920,968,530.88/322,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,249.20

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