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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,042.40, 492,063.60 and 209,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,042.40, 492,063.60 and 209,847.20 is: 314,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,042.40 : 492,063.60 = 209,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,042.40/492,063.60 = 209,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,042.40x = 492,063.60 × 209,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,042.40x = 103,258,168,681.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,258,168,681.92/328,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,770.80

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