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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,628.82, 486,995.55 and 99,989.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,628.82, 486,995.55 and 99,989.15 is: 149,999.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,628.82 : 486,995.55 = 99,989.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,628.82/486,995.55 = 99,989.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,628.82x = 486,995.55 × 99,989.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,628.82x = 48,694,268,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,694,268,663.30/324,628.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,999.83

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