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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,846.80, 488,770.20 and 213,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,846.80, 488,770.20 and 213,872.40 is: 320,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,846.80 : 488,770.20 = 213,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,846.80/488,770.20 = 213,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,846.80x = 488,770.20 × 213,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,846.80x = 104,534,455,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,534,455,722.48/325,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,808.60

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