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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,073.44, 447,769.44 and 233,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,073.44, 447,769.44 and 233,249.76 is: 322,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,073.44 : 447,769.44 = 233,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,073.44/447,769.44 = 233,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,073.44x = 447,769.44 × 233,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,073.44x = 104,442,114,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,442,114,415.33/324,073.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,279.16

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