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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,109, 493,665.12 and 79,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,109, 493,665.12 and 79,791 is: 119,686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,109 : 493,665.12 = 79,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,109/493,665.12 = 79,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,109x = 493,665.12 × 79,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,109x = 39,390,033,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,390,033,589.92/329,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,686.89

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