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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,575.03, 447,836.78 and 188,528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,575.03, 447,836.78 and 188,528.14 is: 260,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,575.03 : 447,836.78 = 188,528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,575.03/447,836.78 = 188,528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,575.03x = 447,836.78 × 188,528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,575.03x = 84,429,836,188.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,429,836,188.11/324,575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,124.25

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