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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550,359.40, 825,539.10 and 329,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550,359.40, 825,539.10 and 329,175.40 is: 493,763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550,359.40 : 825,539.10 = 329,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550,359.40/825,539.10 = 329,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550,359.40x = 825,539.10 × 329,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550,359.40x = 271,747,163,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,747,163,458.14/550,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,763.10

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