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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,566.20, 546,849.30 and 331,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,566.20, 546,849.30 and 331,323.80 is: 496,985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,566.20 : 546,849.30 = 331,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,566.20/546,849.30 = 331,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,566.20x = 546,849.30 × 331,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,566.20x = 181,184,188,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,184,188,103.34/364,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,985.70

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