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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,651.59, 448,063.70 and 186,827.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,651.59, 448,063.70 and 186,827.69 is: 257,847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,651.59 : 448,063.70 = 186,827.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,651.59/448,063.70 = 186,827.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,651.59x = 448,063.70 × 186,827.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,651.59x = 83,710,706,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,710,706,043.85/324,651.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,847.82

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