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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,612.60, 488,418.90 and 219,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,612.60, 488,418.90 and 219,324.40 is: 328,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,612.60 : 488,418.90 = 219,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,612.60/488,418.90 = 219,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,612.60x = 488,418.90 × 219,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,612.60x = 107,122,182,191.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,122,182,191.16/325,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,986.60

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