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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,990.60, 617,985.90 and 329,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,990.60, 617,985.90 and 329,046.60 is: 493,569.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,990.60 : 617,985.90 = 329,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,990.60/617,985.90 = 329,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,990.60x = 617,985.90 × 329,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,990.60x = 203,346,159,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,346,159,242.94/411,990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,569.90

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