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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,411.26, 452,968.20 and 251,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,411.26, 452,968.20 and 251,061.73 is: 346,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,411.26 : 452,968.20 = 251,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,411.26/452,968.20 = 251,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,411.26x = 452,968.20 × 251,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,411.26x = 113,722,978,794.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,722,978,794.57/328,411.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,282.22

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