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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,316.70, 450,775.83 and 251,822.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,316.70, 450,775.83 and 251,822.62 is: 347,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,316.70 : 450,775.83 = 251,822.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,316.70/450,775.83 = 251,822.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,316.70x = 450,775.83 × 251,822.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,316.70x = 113,515,550,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,515,550,543.28/326,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,869.26

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