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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,950.08, 451,232.80 and 199,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,950.08, 451,232.80 and 199,598.40 is: 275,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,950.08 : 451,232.80 = 199,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,950.08/451,232.80 = 199,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,950.08x = 451,232.80 × 199,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,950.08x = 90,065,344,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,065,344,907.52/326,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,471.24

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