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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,541.60, 651,812.40 and 329,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,541.60, 651,812.40 and 329,565.60 is: 494,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,541.60 : 651,812.40 = 329,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,541.60/651,812.40 = 329,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,541.60x = 651,812.40 × 329,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,541.60x = 214,814,944,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,814,944,693.44/434,541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,348.40

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