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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,627.46, 452,265.38 and 220,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,627.46, 452,265.38 and 220,259.75 is: 304,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,627.46 : 452,265.38 = 220,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,627.46/452,265.38 = 220,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,627.46x = 452,265.38 × 220,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,627.46x = 99,615,859,532.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,615,859,532.46/327,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,052.23

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