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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,415.52, 697,181.04 and 326,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,415.52, 697,181.04 and 326,567.52 is: 450,474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,415.52 : 697,181.04 = 326,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,415.52/697,181.04 = 326,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,415.52x = 697,181.04 × 326,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,415.52x = 227,676,683,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,676,683,223.82/505,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,474.26

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