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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,330.62, 451,778.26 and 204,879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,330.62, 451,778.26 and 204,879.78 is: 282,772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,330.62 : 451,778.26 = 204,879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,330.62/451,778.26 = 204,879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,330.62x = 451,778.26 × 204,879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,330.62x = 92,560,230,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,560,230,389.53/327,330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,772.91

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