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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,344.49, 451,989.59 and 255,600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,344.49, 451,989.59 and 255,600.09 is: 352,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,344.49 : 451,989.59 = 255,600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,344.49/451,989.59 = 255,600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,344.49x = 451,989.59 × 255,600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,344.49x = 115,528,578,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,528,578,605.06/327,344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,926.60

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