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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,537.70, 488,233.65 and 214,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,537.70, 488,233.65 and 214,000.70 is: 320,953.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,537.70 : 488,233.65 = 214,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,537.70/488,233.65 = 214,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,537.70x = 488,233.65 × 214,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,537.70x = 104,482,342,863.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,482,342,863.56/325,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,953.13

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