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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,595.38, 447,958.69 and 195,574.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,595.38, 447,958.69 and 195,574.39 is: 269,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,595.38 : 447,958.69 = 195,574.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,595.38/447,958.69 = 195,574.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,595.38x = 447,958.69 × 195,574.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,595.38x = 87,609,245,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,609,245,933.12/324,595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,902.93

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