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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,638.80, 498,958.20 and 329,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,638.80, 498,958.20 and 329,139.60 is: 493,709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,638.80 : 498,958.20 = 329,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,638.80/498,958.20 = 329,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,638.80x = 498,958.20 × 329,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,638.80x = 164,226,902,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,226,902,364.72/332,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,709.40

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