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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,414.78, 449,059.26 and 189,452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,414.78, 449,059.26 and 189,452.63 is: 261,436.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,414.78 : 449,059.26 = 189,452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,414.78/449,059.26 = 189,452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,414.78x = 449,059.26 × 189,452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,414.78x = 85,075,457,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,075,457,832.85/325,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,436.98

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