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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,556.92, 490,016.82 and 176,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,556.92, 490,016.82 and 176,795 is: 265,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,556.92 : 490,016.82 = 176,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,556.92/490,016.82 = 176,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,556.92x = 490,016.82 × 176,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,556.92x = 86,632,523,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,632,523,691.90/326,556.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,290.73

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