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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,416.72, 447,707.86 and 186,595.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,416.72, 447,707.86 and 186,595.42 is: 257,509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,416.72 : 447,707.86 = 186,595.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,416.72/447,707.86 = 186,595.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,416.72x = 447,707.86 × 186,595.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,416.72x = 83,540,236,174.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,540,236,174.00/324,416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,509.03

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