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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,441.97, 447,716.36 and 186,610.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,441.97, 447,716.36 and 186,610.41 is: 257,514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,441.97 : 447,716.36 = 186,610.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,441.97/447,716.36 = 186,610.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,441.97x = 447,716.36 × 186,610.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,441.97x = 83,548,533,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,548,533,969.83/324,441.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,514.57

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