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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,281.60, 487,922.40 and 213,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,281.60, 487,922.40 and 213,667.20 is: 320,500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,281.60 : 487,922.40 = 213,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,281.60/487,922.40 = 213,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,281.60x = 487,922.40 × 213,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,281.60x = 104,253,013,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253,013,025.28/325,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,500.80

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