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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328,986.60, 492,823.80 and 171,303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328,986.60, 492,823.80 and 171,303.90 is: 256,614.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328,986.60 : 492,823.80 = 171,303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328,986.60/492,823.80 = 171,303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328,986.60x = 492,823.80 × 171,303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328,986.60x = 84,422,638,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,422,638,952.82/328,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,614.22

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