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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,027.80, 487,541.70 and 218,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,027.80, 487,541.70 and 218,739.60 is: 328,109.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,027.80 : 487,541.70 = 218,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,027.80/487,541.70 = 218,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,027.80x = 487,541.70 × 218,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,027.80x = 106,644,676,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,644,676,441.32/325,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,109.40

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