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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,612.40, 488,418.60 and 219,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,612.40, 488,418.60 and 219,324.20 is: 328,986.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,612.40 : 488,418.60 = 219,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,612.40/488,418.60 = 219,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,612.40x = 488,418.60 × 219,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,612.40x = 107,122,018,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,122,018,710.12/325,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,986.30

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