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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,954.53, 491,169 and 316,589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,954.53, 491,169 and 316,589.78 is: 474,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,954.53 : 491,169 = 316,589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,954.53/491,169 = 316,589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,954.53x = 491,169 × 316,589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,954.53x = 155,499,085,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,499,085,652.82/327,954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,148.31

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