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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,004.80, 485,861.40 and 146,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,004.80, 485,861.40 and 146,420.40 is: 219,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,004.80 : 485,861.40 = 146,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,004.80/485,861.40 = 146,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,004.80x = 485,861.40 × 146,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,004.80x = 71,140,020,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,140,020,532.56/324,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,564.71

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