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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,652.92, 449,620.32 and 203,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,652.92, 449,620.32 and 203,331.52 is: 280,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,652.92 : 449,620.32 = 203,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,652.92/449,620.32 = 203,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,652.92x = 449,620.32 × 203,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,652.92x = 91,421,983,088.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,421,983,088.49/325,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,734.42

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