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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,855.80, 493,283.70 and 292,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,855.80, 493,283.70 and 292,114.20 is: 438,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,855.80 : 493,283.70 = 292,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,855.80/493,283.70 = 292,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,855.80x = 493,283.70 × 292,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,855.80x = 144,095,173,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,095,173,398.54/328,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,171.30

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