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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,275.94, 489,269.27 and 174,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,275.94, 489,269.27 and 174,436.18 is: 261,576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,275.94 : 489,269.27 = 174,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,275.94/489,269.27 = 174,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,275.94x = 489,269.27 × 174,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,275.94x = 85,346,261,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346,261,663.11/326,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,576.94

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