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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,209.60, 543,314.40 and 329,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,209.60, 543,314.40 and 329,550.40 is: 494,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,209.60 : 543,314.40 = 329,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,209.60/543,314.40 = 329,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,209.60x = 543,314.40 × 329,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,209.60x = 179,049,477,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,049,477,845.76/362,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,325.60

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