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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,666.23, 560,700.53 and 329,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,666.23, 560,700.53 and 329,968.14 is: 454,951.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,666.23 : 560,700.53 = 329,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,666.23/560,700.53 = 329,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,666.23x = 560,700.53 × 329,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,666.23x = 185,013,310,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,013,310,981.11/406,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,951.25

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