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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,344.74, 451,989.93 and 255,600.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,344.74, 451,989.93 and 255,600.34 is: 352,926.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,344.74 : 451,989.93 = 255,600.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,344.74/451,989.93 = 255,600.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,344.74x = 451,989.93 × 255,600.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,344.74x = 115,528,779,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,528,779,784.58/327,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,926.95

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