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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,828.02, 451,071.76 and 199,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,828.02, 451,071.76 and 199,577.02 is: 275,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,828.02 : 451,071.76 = 199,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,828.02/451,071.76 = 199,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,828.02x = 451,071.76 × 199,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,828.02x = 90,023,555,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023,555,411.60/326,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,446.26

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