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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501,846.84, 692,379.98 and 320,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501,846.84, 692,379.98 and 320,664.84 is: 442,409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,846.84 : 692,379.98 = 320,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,846.84/692,379.98 = 320,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,846.84x = 692,379.98 × 320,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,846.84x = 222,021,915,505.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,021,915,505.90/501,846.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,409.71

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