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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,735.92, 489,158.64 and 212,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,735.92, 489,158.64 and 212,077.20 is: 318,476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,735.92 : 489,158.64 = 212,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,735.92/489,158.64 = 212,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,735.92x = 489,158.64 × 212,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,735.92x = 103,739,394,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,739,394,727.01/325,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,476.99

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