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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,115.60, 487,673.40 and 218,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,115.60, 487,673.40 and 218,827.40 is: 328,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,115.60 : 487,673.40 = 218,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,115.60/487,673.40 = 218,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,115.60x = 487,673.40 × 218,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,115.60x = 106,716,302,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,716,302,171.16/325,115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,241.10

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