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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,540.63, 644,906.89 and 324,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,540.63, 644,906.89 and 324,248.39 is: 447,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,540.63 : 644,906.89 = 324,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,540.63/644,906.89 = 324,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,540.63x = 644,906.89 × 324,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,540.63x = 209,110,022,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,110,022,799.99/467,540.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,255.29

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