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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,953.16, 451,248.84 and 272,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326,953.16, 451,248.84 and 272,418.80 is: 375,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,953.16 : 451,248.84 = 272,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,953.16/451,248.84 = 272,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,953.16x = 451,248.84 × 272,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,953.16x = 122,928,667,494.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928,667,494.19/326,953.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,982.50

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