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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,278.60, 449,160.01 and 204,458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,278.60, 449,160.01 and 204,458.79 is: 282,326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,278.60 : 449,160.01 = 204,458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,278.60/449,160.01 = 204,458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,278.60x = 449,160.01 × 204,458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,278.60x = 91,834,712,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,834,712,160.99/325,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,326.33

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