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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,205.76, 492,308.60 and 78,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,205.76, 492,308.60 and 78,887.76 is: 118,331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,205.76 : 492,308.60 = 78,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,205.76/492,308.60 = 78,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,205.76x = 492,308.60 × 78,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,205.76x = 38,837,122,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,122,682.74/328,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,331.63

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