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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,215.96, 487,824.48 and 213,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,215.96, 487,824.48 and 213,601.20 is: 320,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,215.96 : 487,824.48 = 213,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,215.96/487,824.48 = 213,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,215.96x = 487,824.48 × 213,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,215.96x = 104,199,894,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,199,894,317.38/325,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,402.15

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