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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,643.80, 486,965.70 and 312,202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,643.80, 486,965.70 and 312,202.20 is: 468,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,643.80 : 486,965.70 = 312,202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,643.80/486,965.70 = 312,202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,643.80x = 486,965.70 × 312,202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,643.80x = 152,031,762,864.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,031,762,864.54/324,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,303.30

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