Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,796.88, 490,976 and 270,993.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 327,796.88, 490,976 and 270,993.20 is: 405,895.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,796.88 : 490,976 = 270,993.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,796.88/490,976 = 270,993.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,796.88x = 490,976 × 270,993.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,796.88x = 133,051,157,363.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,051,157,363.20/327,796.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,895.13
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