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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,216.89, 487,825.33 and 214,382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,216.89, 487,825.33 and 214,382.97 is: 321,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,216.89 : 487,825.33 = 214,382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,216.89/487,825.33 = 214,382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,216.89x = 487,825.33 × 214,382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,216.89x = 104,581,440,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,581,440,111.55/325,216.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,574.45

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