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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,362.83, 447,831.32 and 290,312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,362.83, 447,831.32 and 290,312.26 is: 400,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,362.83 : 447,831.32 = 290,312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,362.83/447,831.32 = 290,312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,362.83x = 447,831.32 × 290,312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,362.83x = 130,010,922,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,010,922,607.98/324,362.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,819.42

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