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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,514, 450,758.28 and 253,754.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,514, 450,758.28 and 253,754.28 is: 350,312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,514 : 450,758.28 = 253,754.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,514/450,758.28 = 253,754.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,514x = 450,758.28 × 253,754.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,514x = 114,381,842,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,381,842,795.44/326,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,312.22

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