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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,823.58, 697,235.37 and 324,855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,823.58, 697,235.37 and 324,855.58 is: 487,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,823.58 : 697,235.37 = 324,855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,823.58/697,235.37 = 324,855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,823.58x = 697,235.37 × 324,855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,823.58x = 226,500,800,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,500,800,517.87/464,823.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,283.37

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