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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,145.60, 489,218.40 and 219,857.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,145.60, 489,218.40 and 219,857.40 is: 329,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,145.60 : 489,218.40 = 219,857.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,145.60/489,218.40 = 219,857.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,145.60x = 489,218.40 × 219,857.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,145.60x = 107,558,285,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,558,285,456.16/326,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,786.10

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