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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,604.33, 447,977.15 and 179,407.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,604.33, 447,977.15 and 179,407.00 is: 247,594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,604.33 : 447,977.15 = 179,407.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,604.33/447,977.15 = 179,407.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,604.33x = 447,977.15 × 179,407.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,604.33x = 80,370,236,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,370,236,885.76/324,604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,594.47

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