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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,650.59, 448,062.32 and 186,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,650.59, 448,062.32 and 186,826.69 is: 257,846.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,650.59 : 448,062.32 = 186,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,650.59/448,062.32 = 186,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,650.59x = 448,062.32 × 186,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,650.59x = 83,710,000,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,710,000,159.32/324,650.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,846.44

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