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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,344.24, 451,989.24 and 255,599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,344.24, 451,989.24 and 255,599.84 is: 352,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,344.24 : 451,989.24 = 255,599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,344.24/451,989.24 = 255,599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,344.24x = 451,989.24 × 255,599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,344.24x = 115,528,377,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,528,377,425.72/327,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,926.26

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