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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,251.68, 449,967.60 and 269,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,251.68, 449,967.60 and 269,564.64 is: 371,784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,251.68 : 449,967.60 = 269,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,251.68/449,967.60 = 269,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,251.68x = 449,967.60 × 269,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,251.68x = 121,295,354,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,295,354,105.66/326,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,784.61

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