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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,159.60, 498,239.40 and 329,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,159.60, 498,239.40 and 329,049.20 is: 493,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,159.60 : 498,239.40 = 329,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,159.60/498,239.40 = 329,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,159.60x = 498,239.40 × 329,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,159.60x = 163,945,275,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,945,275,978.48/332,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,573.80

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