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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,156.80, 544,735.20 and 329,331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,156.80, 544,735.20 and 329,331.20 is: 493,996.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,156.80 : 544,735.20 = 329,331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,156.80/544,735.20 = 329,331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,156.80x = 544,735.20 × 329,331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,156.80x = 179,398,297,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,398,297,098.24/363,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,996.80

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