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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,128, 493,693.62 and 79,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,128, 493,693.62 and 79,810 is: 119,715.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,128 : 493,693.62 = 79,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,128/493,693.62 = 79,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,128x = 493,693.62 × 79,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,128x = 39,401,687,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401,687,812.20/329,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,715.39

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