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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,238.46, 492,440.64 and 91,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,238.46, 492,440.64 and 91,581 is: 137,394.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,238.46 : 492,440.64 = 91,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,238.46/492,440.64 = 91,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,238.46x = 492,440.64 × 91,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,238.46x = 45,098,206,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,206,251.84/328,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,394.64

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