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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,246.80, 490,870.20 and 268,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,246.80, 490,870.20 and 268,149.20 is: 402,223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,246.80 : 490,870.20 = 268,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,246.80/490,870.20 = 268,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,246.80x = 490,870.20 × 268,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,246.80x = 131,626,451,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,626,451,433.84/327,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,223.80

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