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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,049.08, 721,591.98 and 214,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,049.08, 721,591.98 and 214,811.80 is: 322,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,049.08 : 721,591.98 = 214,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,049.08/721,591.98 = 214,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,049.08x = 721,591.98 × 214,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,049.08x = 155,006,472,089.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,006,472,089.36/481,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,225.90

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