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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,457.70, 546,686.55 and 329,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,457.70, 546,686.55 and 329,028.30 is: 493,542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,457.70 : 546,686.55 = 329,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,457.70/546,686.55 = 329,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,457.70x = 546,686.55 × 329,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,457.70x = 179,875,346,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,875,346,179.37/364,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,542.45

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