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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,259.60, 538,889.40 and 330,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,259.60, 538,889.40 and 330,229.20 is: 495,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,259.60 : 538,889.40 = 330,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,259.60/538,889.40 = 330,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,259.60x = 538,889.40 × 330,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,259.60x = 177,957,015,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,957,015,450.48/359,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,343.80

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