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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,529, 447,850.02 and 183,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,529, 447,850.02 and 183,217 is: 252,839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,529 : 447,850.02 = 183,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,529/447,850.02 = 183,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,529x = 447,850.02 × 183,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,529x = 82,053,737,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,053,737,114.34/324,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,839.46

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