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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,340.86, 697,051.83 and 323,865.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,340.86, 697,051.83 and 323,865.22 is: 446,729.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,340.86 : 697,051.83 = 323,865.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,340.86/697,051.83 = 323,865.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,340.86x = 697,051.83 × 323,865.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,340.86x = 225,750,844,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,750,844,274.35/505,340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,729.85

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