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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,483.38, 492,571.86 and 170,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,483.38, 492,571.86 and 170,669.46 is: 255,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,483.38 : 492,571.86 = 170,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,483.38/492,571.86 = 170,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,483.38x = 492,571.86 × 170,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,483.38x = 84,066,973,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,066,973,357.40/328,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,924.59

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