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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,513.60, 489,114.30 and 220,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,513.60, 489,114.30 and 220,225.40 is: 329,895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,513.60 : 489,114.30 = 220,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,513.60/489,114.30 = 220,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,513.60x = 489,114.30 × 220,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,513.60x = 107,715,392,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,715,392,363.22/326,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,895.58

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