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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,586.32, 450,658 and 183,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,586.32, 450,658 and 183,313.52 is: 252,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,586.32 : 450,658 = 183,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,586.32/450,658 = 183,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,586.32x = 450,658 × 183,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,586.32x = 82,611,704,296.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,611,704,296.16/326,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,955.19

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