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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,591.22, 447,991.51 and 188,703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,591.22, 447,991.51 and 188,703.99 is: 260,443.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,591.22 : 447,991.51 = 188,703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,591.22/447,991.51 = 188,703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,591.22x = 447,991.51 × 188,703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,591.22x = 84,537,785,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,537,785,423.12/324,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,443.85

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