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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,628.53, 447,986.42 and 181,388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,628.53, 447,986.42 and 181,388.69 is: 250,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,628.53 : 447,986.42 = 181,388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,628.53/447,986.42 = 181,388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,628.53x = 447,986.42 × 181,388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,628.53x = 81,259,666,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,666,714.71/324,628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,315.85

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