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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,986.40, 545,979.60 and 332,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,986.40, 545,979.60 and 332,493.60 is: 498,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,986.40 : 545,979.60 = 332,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,986.40/545,979.60 = 332,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,986.40x = 545,979.60 × 332,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,986.40x = 181,534,722,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,534,722,730.56/363,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,740.40

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