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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,216.60, 543,324.90 and 329,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,216.60, 543,324.90 and 329,557.40 is: 494,336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,216.60 : 543,324.90 = 329,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,216.60/543,324.90 = 329,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,216.60x = 543,324.90 × 329,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,216.60x = 179,056,741,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,056,741,399.26/362,216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,336.10

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