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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,052.68, 450,996.66 and 273,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,052.68, 450,996.66 and 273,317.64 is: 376,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,052.68 : 450,996.66 = 273,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,052.68/450,996.66 = 273,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,052.68x = 450,996.66 × 273,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,052.68x = 123,265,342,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,265,342,759.08/327,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,897.52

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