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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,257.60, 618,386.40 and 329,313.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,257.60, 618,386.40 and 329,313.60 is: 493,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,257.60 : 618,386.40 = 329,313.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,257.60/618,386.40 = 329,313.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,257.60x = 618,386.40 × 329,313.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,257.60x = 203,643,051,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,643,051,575.04/412,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,970.40

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