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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,636.57, 447,989.87 and 181,397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,636.57, 447,989.87 and 181,397.79 is: 250,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,636.57 : 447,989.87 = 181,397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,636.57/447,989.87 = 181,397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,636.57x = 447,989.87 × 181,397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,636.57x = 81,264,372,813.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,264,372,813.88/324,636.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,324.15

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