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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,013.60, 488,728.80 and 213,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,013.60, 488,728.80 and 213,747.60 is: 320,430.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,013.60 : 488,728.80 = 213,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,013.60/488,728.80 = 213,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,013.60x = 488,728.80 × 213,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,013.60x = 104,464,608,050.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,464,608,050.88/326,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,430.22

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