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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,318.34, 449,480.26 and 230,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,318.34, 449,480.26 and 230,660.58 is: 317,718.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,318.34 : 449,480.26 = 230,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,318.34/449,480.26 = 230,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,318.34x = 449,480.26 × 230,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,318.34x = 103,677,377,470.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677,377,470.15/326,318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,718.51

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