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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,246.60, 493,869.90 and 315,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,246.60, 493,869.90 and 315,422.60 is: 473,133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,246.60 : 493,869.90 = 315,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,246.60/493,869.90 = 315,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,246.60x = 493,869.90 × 315,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,246.60x = 155,777,727,919.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,777,727,919.74/329,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,133.90

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