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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,633.34, 451,960.59 and 225,481.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,633.34, 451,960.59 and 225,481.45 is: 311,045.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,633.34 : 451,960.59 = 225,481.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,633.34/451,960.59 = 225,481.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,633.34x = 451,960.59 × 225,481.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,633.34x = 101,908,729,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,908,729,176.06/327,633.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,045.06

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