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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,117.60, 490,676.40 and 220,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,117.60, 490,676.40 and 220,829.40 is: 331,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,117.60 : 490,676.40 = 220,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,117.60/490,676.40 = 220,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,117.60x = 490,676.40 × 220,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,117.60x = 108,355,775,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,355,775,006.16/327,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,244.10

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