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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,334.10, 488,001.15 and 213,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,334.10, 488,001.15 and 213,719.70 is: 320,579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,334.10 : 488,001.15 = 213,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,334.10/488,001.15 = 213,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,334.10x = 488,001.15 × 213,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,334.10x = 104,295,459,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,295,459,377.66/325,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,579.55

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