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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,860.71, 450,885.74 and 303,741.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,860.71, 450,885.74 and 303,741.72 is: 418,994.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,860.71 : 450,885.74 = 303,741.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,860.71/450,885.74 = 303,741.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,860.71x = 450,885.74 × 303,741.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,860.71x = 136,952,810,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,952,810,950.43/326,860.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,994.41

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