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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,338.22, 692,001.66 and 322,490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,338.22, 692,001.66 and 322,490.22 is: 445,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,338.22 : 692,001.66 = 322,490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,338.22/692,001.66 = 322,490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,338.22x = 692,001.66 × 322,490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,338.22x = 223,163,767,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,163,767,573.77/501,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,136.15

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