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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,662.72, 492,238.56 and 208,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,662.72, 492,238.56 and 208,710.72 is: 312,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,662.72 : 492,238.56 = 208,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,662.72/492,238.56 = 208,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,662.72x = 492,238.56 × 208,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,662.72x = 102,735,464,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,735,464,269.36/328,662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,586.30

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