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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,014.58, 485,965.86 and 146,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,014.58, 485,965.86 and 146,480.34 is: 219,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,014.58 : 485,965.86 = 146,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,014.58/485,965.86 = 146,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,014.58x = 485,965.86 × 146,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,014.58x = 71,184,444,401.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,184,444,401.19/324,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,695.19

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