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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,248.96, 451,462.56 and 206,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,248.96, 451,462.56 and 206,294.72 is: 284,597.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,248.96 : 451,462.56 = 206,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,248.96/451,462.56 = 206,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,248.96x = 451,462.56 × 206,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,248.96x = 93,134,342,405.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,134,342,405.68/327,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,597.83

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