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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,615.60, 488,423.40 and 219,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,615.60, 488,423.40 and 219,327.40 is: 328,991.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,615.60 : 488,423.40 = 219,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,615.60/488,423.40 = 219,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,615.60x = 488,423.40 × 219,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,615.60x = 107,124,634,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,124,634,421.16/325,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,991.10

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