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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,245.68, 449,959.32 and 269,558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,245.68, 449,959.32 and 269,558.64 is: 371,776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,245.68 : 449,959.32 = 269,558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,245.68/449,959.32 = 269,558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,245.68x = 449,959.32 × 269,558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,245.68x = 121,290,422,354.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,290,422,354.53/326,245.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,776.33

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