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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,309.80, 490,964.70 and 265,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,309.80, 490,964.70 and 265,101.80 is: 397,652.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,309.80 : 490,964.70 = 265,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,309.80/490,964.70 = 265,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,309.80x = 490,964.70 × 265,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,309.80x = 130,155,625,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,155,625,706.46/327,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,652.70

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