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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,998.60, 539,997.90 and 329,672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,998.60, 539,997.90 and 329,672.20 is: 494,508.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,998.60 : 539,997.90 = 329,672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,998.60/539,997.90 = 329,672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,998.60x = 539,997.90 × 329,672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,998.60x = 178,022,295,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,022,295,688.38/359,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,508.30

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