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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,997.60, 545,996.40 and 331,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,997.60, 545,996.40 and 331,338.40 is: 497,007.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,997.60 : 545,996.40 = 331,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,997.60/545,996.40 = 331,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,997.60x = 545,996.40 × 331,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,997.60x = 180,909,573,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,909,573,581.76/363,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,007.60

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