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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,333.12, 451,781.71 and 204,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,333.12, 451,781.71 and 204,882.28 is: 282,776.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,333.12 : 451,781.71 = 204,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,333.12/451,781.71 = 204,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,333.12x = 451,781.71 × 204,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,333.12x = 92,562,066,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,562,066,807.10/327,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,776.36

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