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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,891.76, 447,939.56 and 209,977.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,891.76, 447,939.56 and 209,977.08 is: 289,502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,891.76 : 447,939.56 = 209,977.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,891.76/447,939.56 = 209,977.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,891.76x = 447,939.56 × 209,977.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,891.76x = 94,057,040,825.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057,040,825.28/324,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,502.70

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