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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,291.60, 651,437.40 and 329,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,291.60, 651,437.40 and 329,315.60 is: 493,973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,291.60 : 651,437.40 = 329,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,291.60/651,437.40 = 329,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,291.60x = 651,437.40 × 329,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,291.60x = 214,528,498,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,528,498,243.44/434,291.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,973.40

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