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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,854.16, 493,276.92 and 79,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,854.16, 493,276.92 and 79,534 is: 119,299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,854.16 : 493,276.92 = 79,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,854.16/493,276.92 = 79,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,854.16x = 493,276.92 × 79,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,854.16x = 39,232,286,555.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232,286,555.28/328,854.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,299.96

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