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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,441.73, 491,178.99 and 117,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,441.73, 491,178.99 and 117,079.69 is: 175,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,441.73 : 491,178.99 = 117,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,441.73/491,178.99 = 117,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,441.73x = 491,178.99 × 117,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,441.73x = 57,507,083,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,083,883.71/327,441.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,625.40

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