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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,920.71, 451,351.86 and 259,211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,920.71, 451,351.86 and 259,211.19 is: 357,871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,920.71 : 451,351.86 = 259,211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,920.71/451,351.86 = 259,211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,920.71x = 451,351.86 × 259,211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,920.71x = 116,995,454,917.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,995,454,917.90/326,920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,871.04

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