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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,247.03, 493,870.43 and 92,589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,247.03, 493,870.43 and 92,589.71 is: 138,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,247.03 : 493,870.43 = 92,589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,247.03/493,870.43 = 92,589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,247.03x = 493,870.43 × 92,589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,247.03x = 45,727,316,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,727,316,958.97/329,247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,884.52

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