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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,535.10, 488,302.65 and 214,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,535.10, 488,302.65 and 214,727.10 is: 322,090.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,535.10 : 488,302.65 = 214,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,535.10/488,302.65 = 214,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,535.10x = 488,302.65 × 214,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,535.10x = 104,851,811,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,851,811,956.82/325,535.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,090.65

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