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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,332.10, 487,998.15 and 213,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,332.10, 487,998.15 and 213,717.70 is: 320,576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,332.10 : 487,998.15 = 213,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,332.10/487,998.15 = 213,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,332.10x = 487,998.15 × 213,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,332.10x = 104,293,842,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,293,842,222.26/325,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,576.55

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