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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,284.48, 492,426.72 and 78,966.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,284.48, 492,426.72 and 78,966.48 is: 118,449.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,284.48 : 492,426.72 = 78,966.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,284.48/492,426.72 = 78,966.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,284.48x = 492,426.72 × 78,966.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,284.48x = 38,885,204,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,204,736.35/328,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,449.72

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