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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,644.80, 579,967.20 and 324,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,644.80, 579,967.20 and 324,436.80 is: 486,655.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,644.80 : 579,967.20 = 324,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,644.80/579,967.20 = 324,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,644.80x = 579,967.20 × 324,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,644.80x = 188,162,702,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,162,702,472.96/386,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,655.20

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