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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,984.80, 491,977.20 and 291,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,984.80, 491,977.20 and 291,243.20 is: 436,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,984.80 : 491,977.20 = 291,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,984.80/491,977.20 = 291,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,984.80x = 491,977.20 × 291,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,984.80x = 143,285,014,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,285,014,055.04/327,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,864.80

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