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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,407.72, 492,491.46 and 339,132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,407.72, 492,491.46 and 339,132.84 is: 468,620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,407.72 : 492,491.46 = 339,132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,407.72/492,491.46 = 339,132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,407.72x = 492,491.46 × 339,132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,407.72x = 167,020,027,505.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,020,027,505.55/356,407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,620.68

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