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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,419.02, 444,446.63 and 312,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,419.02, 444,446.63 and 312,289.72 is: 427,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,419.02 : 444,446.63 = 312,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,419.02/444,446.63 = 312,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,419.02x = 444,446.63 × 312,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,419.02x = 138,796,113,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,796,113,637.64/324,419.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,829.77

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