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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,209.28, 447,645.84 and 209,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,209.28, 447,645.84 and 209,555.76 is: 289,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,209.28 : 447,645.84 = 209,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,209.28/447,645.84 = 209,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,209.28x = 447,645.84 × 209,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,209.28x = 93,806,764,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,806,764,212.04/324,209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,340.16

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