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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327,991.35, 492,056.07 and 185,904.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327,991.35, 492,056.07 and 185,904.71 is: 278,896.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,991.35 : 492,056.07 = 185,904.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,991.35/492,056.07 = 185,904.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,991.35x = 492,056.07 × 185,904.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,991.35x = 91,475,537,607.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,475,537,607.29/327,991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,896.19

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