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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,443.36, 491,144.99 and 192,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,443.36, 491,144.99 and 192,582 is: 288,861.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,443.36 : 491,144.99 = 192,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,443.36/491,144.99 = 192,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,443.36x = 491,144.99 × 192,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,443.36x = 94,585,683,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,585,683,501.27/327,443.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,861.21

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