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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,737.12, 555,261.30 and 329,871.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,737.12, 555,261.30 and 329,871.58 is: 454,800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,737.12 : 555,261.30 = 329,871.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,737.12/555,261.30 = 329,871.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,737.12x = 555,261.30 × 329,871.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,737.12x = 183,164,920,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,164,920,955.70/402,737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,800.19

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