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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,340.60, 488,010.90 and 213,726.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,340.60, 488,010.90 and 213,726.20 is: 320,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,340.60 : 488,010.90 = 213,726.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,340.60/488,010.90 = 213,726.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,340.60x = 488,010.90 × 213,726.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,340.60x = 104,300,715,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,300,715,215.58/325,340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,589.30

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