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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,873.88, 450,043.20 and 278,934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,873.88, 450,043.20 and 278,934.84 is: 384,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,873.88 : 450,043.20 = 278,934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,873.88/450,043.20 = 278,934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,873.88x = 450,043.20 × 278,934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,873.88x = 125,532,727,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,532,727,715.52/326,873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,040.25

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