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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,220.14, 487,830.20 and 214,386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,220.14, 487,830.20 and 214,386.22 is: 321,579.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,220.14 : 487,830.20 = 214,386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,220.14/487,830.20 = 214,386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,220.14x = 487,830.20 × 214,386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,220.14x = 104,584,072,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,584,072,579.84/325,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,579.32

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