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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,327.52, 451,559.46 and 212,598.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,327.52, 451,559.46 and 212,598.04 is: 293,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,327.52 : 451,559.46 = 212,598.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,327.52/451,559.46 = 212,598.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,327.52x = 451,559.46 × 212,598.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,327.52x = 96,000,656,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,000,656,139.46/327,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,286.24

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