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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,694, 449,438.04 and 312,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,694, 449,438.04 and 312,697.20 is: 430,182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,694 : 449,438.04 = 312,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,694/449,438.04 = 312,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,694x = 449,438.04 × 312,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,694x = 140,538,016,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,538,016,681.49/326,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,182.42

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