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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,302.78, 447,503.88 and 188,310.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,302.78, 447,503.88 and 188,310.22 is: 259,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,302.78 : 447,503.88 = 188,310.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,302.78/447,503.88 = 188,310.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,302.78x = 447,503.88 × 188,310.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,302.78x = 84,269,554,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269,554,093.65/324,302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,848.39

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