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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,335.12, 451,784.48 and 204,884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,335.12, 451,784.48 and 204,884.28 is: 282,779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,335.12 : 451,784.48 = 204,884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,335.12/451,784.48 = 204,884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,335.12x = 451,784.48 × 204,884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,335.12x = 92,563,537,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,563,537,899.97/327,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,779.12

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