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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,215.14, 487,822.70 and 214,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,215.14, 487,822.70 and 214,381.22 is: 321,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,215.14 : 487,822.70 = 214,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,215.14/487,822.70 = 214,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,215.14x = 487,822.70 × 214,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,215.14x = 104,580,023,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,580,023,666.53/325,215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,571.82

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