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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,051.60, 552,077.40 and 329,560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,051.60, 552,077.40 and 329,560.40 is: 494,340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,051.60 : 552,077.40 = 329,560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,051.60/552,077.40 = 329,560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,051.60x = 552,077.40 × 329,560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,051.60x = 181,942,848,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,942,848,774.96/368,051.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,340.60

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