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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,222.16, 451,074.60 and 284,231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,222.16, 451,074.60 and 284,231.76 is: 393,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,222.16 : 451,074.60 = 284,231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,222.16/451,074.60 = 284,231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,222.16x = 451,074.60 × 284,231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,222.16x = 128,209,727,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,209,727,449.30/326,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,013.54

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