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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,799, 446,842.62 and 189,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,799, 446,842.62 and 189,663 is: 261,734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,799 : 446,842.62 = 189,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,799/446,842.62 = 189,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,799x = 446,842.62 × 189,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,799x = 84,749,511,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,749,511,837.06/323,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,734.94

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