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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,313.75, 493,971.84 and 79,995.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,313.75, 493,971.84 and 79,995.75 is: 119,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,313.75 : 493,971.84 = 79,995.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,313.75/493,971.84 = 79,995.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,313.75x = 493,971.84 × 79,995.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,313.75x = 39,515,647,819.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,515,647,819.68/329,313.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,993.92

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