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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,328.30, 498,492.45 and 214,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,328.30, 498,492.45 and 214,230.30 is: 321,345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,328.30 : 498,492.45 = 214,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,328.30/498,492.45 = 214,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,328.30x = 498,492.45 × 214,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,328.30x = 106,792,187,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,792,187,111.24/332,328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,345.45

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