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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,634.34, 451,961.97 and 225,482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,634.34, 451,961.97 and 225,482.45 is: 311,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,634.34 : 451,961.97 = 225,482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,634.34/451,961.97 = 225,482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,634.34x = 451,961.97 × 225,482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,634.34x = 101,909,492,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,909,492,302.43/327,634.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,046.44

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