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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,617.94, 449,572.18 and 203,296.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,617.94, 449,572.18 and 203,296.74 is: 280,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,617.94 : 449,572.18 = 203,296.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,617.94/449,572.18 = 203,296.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,617.94x = 449,572.18 × 203,296.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,617.94x = 91,396,558,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,396,558,588.69/325,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,686.50

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