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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,214.60, 543,321.90 and 329,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,214.60, 543,321.90 and 329,555.40 is: 494,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,214.60 : 543,321.90 = 329,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,214.60/543,321.90 = 329,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,214.60x = 543,321.90 × 329,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,214.60x = 179,054,666,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,054,666,083.26/362,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,333.10

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