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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,804.06, 449,609 and 198,479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,804.06, 449,609 and 198,479.66 is: 273,901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,804.06 : 449,609 = 198,479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,804.06/449,609 = 198,479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,804.06x = 449,609 × 198,479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,804.06x = 89,238,241,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,238,241,452.94/325,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,901.56

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