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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,796.93, 499,516.32 and 329,166.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,796.93, 499,516.32 and 329,166.94 is: 453,212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,796.93 : 499,516.32 = 329,166.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,796.93/499,516.32 = 329,166.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,796.93x = 499,516.32 × 329,166.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,796.93x = 164,424,258,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,424,258,534.46/362,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,212.93

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