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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,426, 492,823.44 and 178,676.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,426, 492,823.44 and 178,676.74 is: 268,115.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,426 : 492,823.44 = 178,676.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,426/492,823.44 = 178,676.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,426x = 492,823.44 × 178,676.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,426x = 88,056,085,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,056,085,654.79/328,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,115.45

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