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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,327.60, 489,954.60 and 234,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,327.60, 489,954.60 and 234,015.60 is: 350,282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,327.60 : 489,954.60 = 234,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,327.60/489,954.60 = 234,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,327.60x = 489,954.60 × 234,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,327.60x = 114,657,019,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,657,019,691.76/327,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,282.16

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