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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,266.16, 490,603.74 and 227,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,266.16, 490,603.74 and 227,473.32 is: 341,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,266.16 : 490,603.74 = 227,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,266.16/490,603.74 = 227,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,266.16x = 490,603.74 × 227,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,266.16x = 111,599,261,542.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,599,261,542.22/327,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,004.59

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