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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,387.47, 451,850.33 and 241,791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,387.47, 451,850.33 and 241,791.12 is: 333,712.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,387.47 : 451,850.33 = 241,791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,387.47/451,850.33 = 241,791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,387.47x = 451,850.33 × 241,791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,387.47x = 109,253,397,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,253,397,967.55/327,387.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,712.83

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