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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,389.47, 451,853.09 and 241,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,389.47, 451,853.09 and 241,793.12 is: 333,715.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,389.47 : 451,853.09 = 241,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,389.47/451,853.09 = 241,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,389.47x = 451,853.09 × 241,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,389.47x = 109,254,968,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,254,968,412.74/327,389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,715.58

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