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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,624.32, 452,261.05 and 220,256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,624.32, 452,261.05 and 220,256.65 is: 304,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,624.32 : 452,261.05 = 220,256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,624.32/452,261.05 = 220,256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,624.32x = 452,261.05 × 220,256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,624.32x = 99,613,501,537.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,613,501,537.18/327,624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,047.95

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