Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,868.93, 450,897.12 and 303,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326,868.93, 450,897.12 and 303,750 is: 419,005.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,868.93 : 450,897.12 = 303,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,868.93/450,897.12 = 303,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,868.93x = 450,897.12 × 303,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,868.93x = 136,960,000,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,960,000,200/326,868.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,005.87
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