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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,146.60, 492,032.10 and 293,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,146.60, 492,032.10 and 293,029.40 is: 440,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,146.60 : 492,032.10 = 293,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,146.60/492,032.10 = 293,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,146.60x = 492,032.10 × 293,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,146.60x = 144,179,871,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,179,871,043.74/327,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,719.45

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