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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,708.80, 488,563.20 and 213,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,708.80, 488,563.20 and 213,734.40 is: 320,601.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,708.80 : 488,563.20 = 213,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,708.80/488,563.20 = 213,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,708.80x = 488,563.20 × 213,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,708.80x = 104,422,762,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,422,762,414.08/325,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,601.60

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