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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,537.60, 488,306.40 and 214,729.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,537.60, 488,306.40 and 214,729.60 is: 322,094.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,537.60 : 488,306.40 = 214,729.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,537.60/488,306.40 = 214,729.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,537.60x = 488,306.40 × 214,729.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,537.60x = 104,853,837,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,853,837,949.44/325,537.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,094.40

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