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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,847.06, 451,068.21 and 246,132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,847.06, 451,068.21 and 246,132.18 is: 339,676.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,847.06 : 451,068.21 = 246,132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,847.06/451,068.21 = 246,132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,847.06x = 451,068.21 × 246,132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,847.06x = 111,022,401,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,022,401,856.00/326,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,676.92

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