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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,518.60, 487,986.30 and 213,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,518.60, 487,986.30 and 213,252.60 is: 319,687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,518.60 : 487,986.30 = 213,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,518.60/487,986.30 = 213,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,518.60x = 487,986.30 × 213,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,518.60x = 104,064,347,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,064,347,239.38/325,518.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,687.87

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