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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,014.80, 486,240.90 and 146,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,014.80, 486,240.90 and 146,430.40 is: 219,744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,014.80 : 486,240.90 = 146,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,014.80/486,240.90 = 146,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,014.80x = 486,240.90 × 146,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,014.80x = 71,200,449,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,200,449,483.36/324,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,744.44

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