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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,111.00, 490,541.96 and 214,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,111.00, 490,541.96 and 214,761.16 is: 322,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,111.00 : 490,541.96 = 214,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,111.00/490,541.96 = 214,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,111.00x = 490,541.96 × 214,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,111.00x = 105,349,359,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349,359,284.47/327,111.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,059.98

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