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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,697.30, 447,792.15 and 203,849.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,697.30, 447,792.15 and 203,849.85 is: 281,130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,697.30 : 447,792.15 = 203,849.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,697.30/447,792.15 = 203,849.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,697.30x = 447,792.15 × 203,849.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,697.30x = 91,282,362,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,282,362,608.68/324,697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,130.65

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