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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,348.96, 449,261.76 and 204,691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,348.96, 449,261.76 and 204,691.36 is: 282,650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,348.96 : 449,261.76 = 204,691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,348.96/449,261.76 = 204,691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,348.96x = 449,261.76 × 204,691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,348.96x = 91,960,000,650.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,960,000,650.39/325,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,650.36

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