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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,175.54, 690,053.82 and 328,188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,175.54, 690,053.82 and 328,188.44 is: 452,776.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,175.54 : 690,053.82 = 328,188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,175.54/690,053.82 = 328,188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,175.54x = 690,053.82 × 328,188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,175.54x = 226,467,686,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,467,686,701.84/500,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,776.41

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