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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,057.60, 540,086.40 and 329,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,057.60, 540,086.40 and 329,731.20 is: 494,596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,057.60 : 540,086.40 = 329,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,057.60/540,086.40 = 329,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,057.60x = 540,086.40 × 329,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,057.60x = 178,083,336,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,083,336,775.68/360,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,596.80

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