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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,615.40, 488,423.10 and 219,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,615.40, 488,423.10 and 219,327.20 is: 328,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,615.40 : 488,423.10 = 219,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,615.40/488,423.10 = 219,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,615.40x = 488,423.10 × 219,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,615.40x = 107,124,470,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,124,470,938.32/325,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,990.80

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