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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,039.70, 493,559.55 and 214,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,039.70, 493,559.55 and 214,878.30 is: 322,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,039.70 : 493,559.55 = 214,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,039.70/493,559.55 = 214,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,039.70x = 493,559.55 × 214,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,039.70x = 106,055,237,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,055,237,052.77/329,039.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,317.45

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