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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,821.58, 697,232.37 and 324,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,821.58, 697,232.37 and 324,853.58 is: 487,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,821.58 : 697,232.37 = 324,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,821.58/697,232.37 = 324,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,821.58x = 697,232.37 × 324,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,821.58x = 226,498,431,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,498,431,486.39/464,821.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,280.37

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