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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,846.94, 451,068.04 and 246,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,846.94, 451,068.04 and 246,132.06 is: 339,676.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,846.94 : 451,068.04 = 246,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,846.94/451,068.04 = 246,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,846.94x = 451,068.04 × 246,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,846.94x = 111,022,305,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,022,305,885.36/326,846.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,676.75

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