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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,989.60, 488,984.40 and 214,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,989.60, 488,984.40 and 214,015.20 is: 321,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,989.60 : 488,984.40 = 214,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,989.60/488,984.40 = 214,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,989.60x = 488,984.40 × 214,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,989.60x = 104,650,094,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,650,094,162.88/325,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,022.80

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