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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,570.70, 543,856.05 and 329,328.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,570.70, 543,856.05 and 329,328.30 is: 493,992.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,570.70 : 543,856.05 = 329,328.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,570.70/543,856.05 = 329,328.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,570.70x = 543,856.05 × 329,328.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,570.70x = 179,107,188,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,107,188,391.22/362,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,992.45

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