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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,615.73, 452,249.16 and 220,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,615.73, 452,249.16 and 220,248.04 is: 304,036.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,615.73 : 452,249.16 = 220,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,615.73/452,249.16 = 220,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,615.73x = 452,249.16 × 220,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,615.73x = 99,606,992,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,606,992,492.17/327,615.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,036.05

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