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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,131.60, 490,697.40 and 220,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,131.60, 490,697.40 and 220,843.40 is: 331,265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,131.60 : 490,697.40 = 220,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,131.60/490,697.40 = 220,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,131.60x = 490,697.40 × 220,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,131.60x = 108,367,282,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,367,282,187.16/327,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,265.10

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