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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,390.72, 451,854.82 and 241,794.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,390.72, 451,854.82 and 241,794.37 is: 333,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,390.72 : 451,854.82 = 241,794.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,390.72/451,854.82 = 241,794.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,390.72x = 451,854.82 × 241,794.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,390.72x = 109,255,951,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,255,951,533.36/327,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,717.31

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