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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,811.52, 449,619.86 and 198,487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,811.52, 449,619.86 and 198,487.02 is: 273,912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,811.52 : 449,619.86 = 198,487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,811.52/449,619.86 = 198,487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,811.52x = 449,619.86 × 198,487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,811.52x = 89,243,706,144.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,243,706,144.22/325,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,912.06

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