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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,327.80, 498,491.70 and 214,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,327.80, 498,491.70 and 214,229.80 is: 321,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,327.80 : 498,491.70 = 214,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,327.80/498,491.70 = 214,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,327.80x = 498,491.70 × 214,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,327.80x = 106,791,777,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,791,777,192.66/332,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,344.70

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