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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,851.60, 488,777.40 and 213,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,851.60, 488,777.40 and 213,585.60 is: 320,378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,851.60 : 488,777.40 = 213,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,851.60/488,777.40 = 213,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,851.60x = 488,777.40 × 213,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,851.60x = 104,395,814,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,395,814,245.44/325,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,378.40

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