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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,277.08, 451,688.40 and 273,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,277.08, 451,688.40 and 273,476.88 is: 377,436.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,277.08 : 451,688.40 = 273,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,277.08/451,688.40 = 273,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,277.08x = 451,688.40 × 273,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,277.08x = 123,526,334,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,526,334,364.19/327,277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,436.56

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