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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,989.60, 545,984.40 and 331,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,989.60, 545,984.40 and 331,330.40 is: 496,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,989.60 : 545,984.40 = 331,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,989.60/545,984.40 = 331,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,989.60x = 545,984.40 × 331,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,989.60x = 180,901,229,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,901,229,645.76/363,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,995.60

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