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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,911.12, 450,094.44 and 278,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,911.12, 450,094.44 and 278,972.08 is: 384,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,911.12 : 450,094.44 = 278,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,911.12/450,094.44 = 278,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,911.12x = 450,094.44 × 278,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,911.12x = 125,563,782,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,563,782,123.24/326,911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,091.50

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