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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,388.91, 451,858.77 and 204,938.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,388.91, 451,858.77 and 204,938.24 is: 282,853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,388.91 : 451,858.77 = 204,938.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,388.91/451,858.77 = 204,938.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,388.91x = 451,858.77 × 204,938.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,388.91x = 92,603,138,793.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,603,138,793.07/327,388.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,853.63

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