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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,429.60, 617,144.40 and 328,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,429.60, 617,144.40 and 328,485.60 is: 492,728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,429.60 : 617,144.40 = 328,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,429.60/617,144.40 = 328,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,429.60x = 617,144.40 × 328,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,429.60x = 202,723,048,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,723,048,520.64/411,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,728.40

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