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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,602.60, 488,403.90 and 219,314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,602.60, 488,403.90 and 219,314.40 is: 328,971.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,602.60 : 488,403.90 = 219,314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,602.60/488,403.90 = 219,314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,602.60x = 488,403.90 × 219,314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,602.60x = 107,114,008,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,114,008,286.16/325,602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,971.60

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