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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,009.60, 540,014.40 and 329,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,009.60, 540,014.40 and 329,683.20 is: 494,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,009.60 : 540,014.40 = 329,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,009.60/540,014.40 = 329,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,009.60x = 540,014.40 × 329,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,009.60x = 178,033,675,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,033,675,438.08/360,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,524.80

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