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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,982.80, 491,974.20 and 291,241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,982.80, 491,974.20 and 291,241.20 is: 436,861.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,982.80 : 491,974.20 = 291,241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,982.80/491,974.20 = 291,241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,982.80x = 491,974.20 × 291,241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,982.80x = 143,283,156,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,283,156,377.04/327,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,861.80

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