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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,259.60, 618,389.40 and 329,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,259.60, 618,389.40 and 329,315.60 is: 493,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,259.60 : 618,389.40 = 329,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,259.60/618,389.40 = 329,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,259.60x = 618,389.40 × 329,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,259.60x = 203,645,276,294.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,645,276,294.64/412,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,973.40

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