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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,280.36, 450,459.93 and 205,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,280.36, 450,459.93 and 205,525.15 is: 283,746.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,280.36 : 450,459.93 = 205,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,280.36/450,459.93 = 205,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,280.36x = 450,459.93 × 205,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,280.36x = 92,580,844,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,580,844,682.24/326,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,746.30

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