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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,042.40, 546,063.60 and 332,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,042.40, 546,063.60 and 332,549.60 is: 498,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,042.40 : 546,063.60 = 332,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,042.40/546,063.60 = 332,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,042.40x = 546,063.60 × 332,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,042.40x = 181,593,231,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,593,231,754.56/364,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,824.40

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