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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,286.48, 492,429.72 and 78,968.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,286.48, 492,429.72 and 78,968.48 is: 118,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,286.48 : 492,429.72 = 78,968.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,286.48/492,429.72 = 78,968.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,286.48x = 492,429.72 × 78,968.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,286.48x = 38,886,426,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,426,495.23/328,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,452.72

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