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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,511.60, 489,111.30 and 220,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,511.60, 489,111.30 and 220,223.40 is: 329,892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,511.60 : 489,111.30 = 220,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,511.60/489,111.30 = 220,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,511.60x = 489,111.30 × 220,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,511.60x = 107,713,753,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,713,753,464.42/326,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,892.58

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