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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,014.60, 540,021.90 and 329,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,014.60, 540,021.90 and 329,688.20 is: 494,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,014.60 : 540,021.90 = 329,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,014.60/540,021.90 = 329,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,014.60x = 540,021.90 × 329,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,014.60x = 178,038,848,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,038,848,171.58/360,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,532.30

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