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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,329.60, 493,702.80 and 217,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,329.60, 493,702.80 and 217,063.60 is: 325,403.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,329.60 : 493,702.80 = 217,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,329.60/493,702.80 = 217,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,329.60x = 493,702.80 × 217,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,329.60x = 107,164,907,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,164,907,098.08/329,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,403.20

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