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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,139.04, 968,002.32 and 329,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,139.04, 968,002.32 and 329,433.44 is: 494,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,139.04 : 968,002.32 = 329,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,139.04/968,002.32 = 329,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,139.04x = 968,002.32 × 329,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,139.04x = 318,892,334,205.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,892,334,205.58/645,139.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,300.17

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