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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,972.36, 452,247.83 and 205,421.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,972.36, 452,247.83 and 205,421.07 is: 283,259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,972.36 : 452,247.83 = 205,421.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,972.36/452,247.83 = 205,421.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,972.36x = 452,247.83 × 205,421.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,972.36x = 92,901,232,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,901,232,116.67/327,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,259.33

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