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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,666.38, 537,286.77 and 329,273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,666.38, 537,286.77 and 329,273.10 is: 493,255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,666.38 : 537,286.77 = 329,273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,666.38/537,286.77 = 329,273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,666.38x = 537,286.77 × 329,273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,666.38x = 176,914,080,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,914,080,346.89/358,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,255.27

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