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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,536.40, 704,767.80 and 329,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,536.40, 704,767.80 and 329,531.60 is: 493,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,536.40 : 704,767.80 = 329,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,536.40/704,767.80 = 329,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,536.40x = 704,767.80 × 329,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,536.40x = 232,243,260,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,243,260,762.48/470,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,571.30

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