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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,620.63, 447,977.87 and 177,448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,620.63, 447,977.87 and 177,448.48 is: 244,879.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,620.63 : 447,977.87 = 177,448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,620.63/447,977.87 = 177,448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,620.63x = 447,977.87 × 177,448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,620.63x = 79,492,992,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,492,992,105.14/324,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,879.67

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