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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,427.20, 491,140.80 and 269,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,427.20, 491,140.80 and 269,107.20 is: 403,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,427.20 : 491,140.80 = 269,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,427.20/491,140.80 = 269,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,427.20x = 491,140.80 × 269,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,427.20x = 132,169,525,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,169,525,493.76/327,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,660.80

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