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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,673.40, 538,010.10 and 331,639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,673.40, 538,010.10 and 331,639.80 is: 497,459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,673.40 : 538,010.10 = 331,639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,673.40/538,010.10 = 331,639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,673.40x = 538,010.10 × 331,639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,673.40x = 178,425,561,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,425,561,961.98/358,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,459.70

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