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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,430.40, 587,145.60 and 329,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,430.40, 587,145.60 and 329,222.40 is: 493,833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,430.40 : 587,145.60 = 329,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,430.40/587,145.60 = 329,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,430.40x = 587,145.60 × 329,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,430.40x = 193,301,483,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,301,483,581.44/391,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,833.60

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