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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329,827.60, 494,741.40 and 329,827.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329,827.60, 494,741.40 and 329,827.60 is: 494,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329,827.60 : 494,741.40 = 329,827.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329,827.60/494,741.40 = 329,827.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329,827.60x = 494,741.40 × 329,827.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329,827.60x = 163,179,368,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,179,368,582.64/329,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,741.40

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