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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,611.60, 488,417.40 and 219,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,611.60, 488,417.40 and 219,323.40 is: 328,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,611.60 : 488,417.40 = 219,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,611.60/488,417.40 = 219,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,611.60x = 488,417.40 × 219,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,611.60x = 107,121,364,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,121,364,787.16/325,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,985.10

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