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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,989.60, 617,984.40 and 329,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,989.60, 617,984.40 and 329,045.60 is: 493,568.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,989.60 : 617,984.40 = 329,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,989.60/617,984.40 = 329,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,989.60x = 617,984.40 × 329,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,989.60x = 203,345,047,688.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,345,047,688.64/411,989.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,568.40

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