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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,215.10, 543,322.65 and 329,555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,215.10, 543,322.65 and 329,555.90 is: 494,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,215.10 : 543,322.65 = 329,555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,215.10/543,322.65 = 329,555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,215.10x = 543,322.65 × 329,555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,215.10x = 179,055,184,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,055,184,911.14/362,215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,333.85

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