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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,541.98, 693,669.54 and 321,740.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,541.98, 693,669.54 and 321,740.86 is: 444,105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,541.98 : 693,669.54 = 321,740.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,541.98/693,669.54 = 321,740.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,541.98x = 693,669.54 × 321,740.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,541.98x = 223,181,834,355.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,181,834,355.40/502,541.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,105.85

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