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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,305.48, 486,541.98 and 329,735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,305.48, 486,541.98 and 329,735.64 is: 455,372.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,305.48 : 486,541.98 = 329,735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,305.48/486,541.98 = 329,735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,305.48x = 486,541.98 × 329,735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,305.48x = 160,430,231,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,430,231,162.17/352,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,372.51

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