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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,171.53, 690,048.30 and 328,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,171.53, 690,048.30 and 328,184.43 is: 452,770.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,171.53 : 690,048.30 = 328,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,171.53/690,048.30 = 328,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,171.53x = 690,048.30 × 328,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,171.53x = 226,463,112,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,463,112,011.75/500,171.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,770.89

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