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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,794, 453,735.72 and 177,891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,794, 453,735.72 and 177,891 is: 245,489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,794 : 453,735.72 = 177,891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,794/453,735.72 = 177,891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,794x = 453,735.72 × 177,891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,794x = 80,715,500,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,715,500,966.52/328,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,489.58

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