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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,666.40, 537,999.60 and 331,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,666.40, 537,999.60 and 331,632.80 is: 497,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,666.40 : 537,999.60 = 331,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,666.40/537,999.60 = 331,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,666.40x = 537,999.60 × 331,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,666.40x = 178,418,313,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,418,313,746.88/358,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,449.20

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