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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,848.94, 451,070.80 and 246,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,848.94, 451,070.80 and 246,134.06 is: 339,679.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,848.94 : 451,070.80 = 246,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,848.94/451,070.80 = 246,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,848.94x = 451,070.80 × 246,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,848.94x = 111,023,887,351.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,023,887,351.45/326,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,679.51

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