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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,443.40, 492,794.70 and 128,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,443.40, 492,794.70 and 128,729.80 is: 193,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,443.40 : 492,794.70 = 128,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,443.40/492,794.70 = 128,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,443.40x = 492,794.70 × 128,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,443.40x = 63,437,363,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,437,363,172.06/328,443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,145.50

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