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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,417, 494,081.82 and 92,778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,417, 494,081.82 and 92,778.28 is: 139,155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,417 : 494,081.82 = 92,778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,417/494,081.82 = 92,778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,417x = 494,081.82 × 92,778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,417x = 45,840,061,438.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,840,061,438.87/329,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,155.12

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