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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,338.07, 451,788.59 and 204,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,338.07, 451,788.59 and 204,887.25 is: 282,783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,338.07 : 451,788.59 = 204,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,338.07/451,788.59 = 204,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,338.07x = 451,788.59 × 204,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,338.07x = 92,565,720,762.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,565,720,762.04/327,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,783.24

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