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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,520.10, 487,988.55 and 213,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,520.10, 487,988.55 and 213,254.10 is: 319,690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,520.10 : 487,988.55 = 213,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,520.10/487,988.55 = 213,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,520.10x = 487,988.55 × 213,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,520.10x = 104,065,559,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,065,559,040.56/325,520.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,690.12

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