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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,994.20, 808,491.30 and 329,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,994.20, 808,491.30 and 329,042.20 is: 493,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,994.20 : 808,491.30 = 329,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,994.20/808,491.30 = 329,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,994.20x = 808,491.30 × 329,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,994.20x = 266,027,756,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,027,756,032.86/538,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,563.30

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