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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,097.81, 493,646.72 and 79,779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,097.81, 493,646.72 and 79,779.81 is: 119,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,097.81 : 493,646.72 = 79,779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,097.81/493,646.72 = 79,779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,097.81x = 493,646.72 × 79,779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,097.81x = 39,383,041,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,383,041,528.72/329,097.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,669.72

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