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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,992.10, 617,988.15 and 329,048.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,992.10, 617,988.15 and 329,048.10 is: 493,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,992.10 : 617,988.15 = 329,048.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,992.10/617,988.15 = 329,048.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,992.10x = 617,988.15 × 329,048.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,992.10x = 203,347,826,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,347,826,580.02/411,992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,572.15

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