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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,845.23, 692,377.50 and 320,663.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,845.23, 692,377.50 and 320,663.08 is: 442,407.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,845.23 : 692,377.50 = 320,663.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,845.23/692,377.50 = 320,663.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,845.23x = 692,377.50 × 320,663.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,845.23x = 222,019,901,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,019,901,672.70/501,845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,407.12

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