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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,769.80, 491,769.90 and 316,249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,769.80, 491,769.90 and 316,249.80 is: 474,485.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,769.80 : 491,769.90 = 316,249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,769.80/491,769.90 = 316,249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,769.80x = 491,769.90 × 316,249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,769.80x = 155,522,132,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,522,132,521.02/327,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,485.85

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