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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,539.20, 488,235.90 and 214,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,539.20, 488,235.90 and 214,002.20 is: 320,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,539.20 : 488,235.90 = 214,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,539.20/488,235.90 = 214,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,539.20x = 488,235.90 × 214,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,539.20x = 104,483,556,718.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,483,556,718.98/325,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,955.38

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