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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,312.80, 490,969.20 and 265,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,312.80, 490,969.20 and 265,104.80 is: 397,657.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,312.80 : 490,969.20 = 265,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,312.80/490,969.20 = 265,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,312.80x = 490,969.20 × 265,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,312.80x = 130,158,291,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,158,291,572.16/327,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,657.20

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