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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373,365.60, 560,048.40 and 329,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373,365.60, 560,048.40 and 329,042.40 is: 493,563.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373,365.60 : 560,048.40 = 329,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373,365.60/560,048.40 = 329,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373,365.60x = 560,048.40 × 329,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373,365.60x = 184,279,669,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,279,669,652.16/373,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,563.60

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