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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,767.21, 487,592.58 and 182,712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,767.21, 487,592.58 and 182,712.45 is: 274,317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,767.21 : 487,592.58 = 182,712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,767.21/487,592.58 = 182,712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,767.21x = 487,592.58 × 182,712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,767.21x = 89,089,234,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,089,234,893.62/324,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,317.21

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