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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,120.76, 449,856 and 205,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,120.76, 449,856 and 205,070.40 is: 282,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,120.76 : 449,856 = 205,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,120.76/449,856 = 205,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,120.76x = 449,856 × 205,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,120.76x = 92,252,149,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,252,149,862.40/326,120.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,877.27

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