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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,315.83, 450,774.63 and 251,821.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,315.83, 450,774.63 and 251,821.75 is: 347,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,315.83 : 450,774.63 = 251,821.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,315.83/450,774.63 = 251,821.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,315.83x = 450,774.63 × 251,821.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,315.83x = 113,514,852,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,514,852,669.22/326,315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,868.06

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