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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,539.26, 447,863.58 and 195,552.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,539.26, 447,863.58 and 195,552.42 is: 269,861.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,539.26 : 447,863.58 = 195,552.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,539.26/447,863.58 = 195,552.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,539.26x = 447,863.58 × 195,552.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,539.26x = 87,580,806,898.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,580,806,898.86/324,539.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,861.98

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