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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,837.10, 488,755.65 and 213,862.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,837.10, 488,755.65 and 213,862.70 is: 320,794.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,837.10 : 488,755.65 = 213,862.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,837.10/488,755.65 = 213,862.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,837.10x = 488,755.65 × 213,862.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,837.10x = 104,526,602,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,526,602,949.26/325,837.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,794.05

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