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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,045.60, 546,068.40 and 331,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,045.60, 546,068.40 and 331,386.40 is: 497,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,045.60 : 546,068.40 = 331,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,045.60/546,068.40 = 331,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,045.60x = 546,068.40 × 331,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,045.60x = 180,959,641,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,959,641,229.76/364,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,079.60

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