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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,865.80, 487,298.70 and 312,424.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,865.80, 487,298.70 and 312,424.20 is: 468,636.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,865.80 : 487,298.70 = 312,424.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,865.80/487,298.70 = 312,424.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,865.80x = 487,298.70 × 312,424.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,865.80x = 152,243,906,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,243,906,508.54/324,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,636.30

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