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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,416.52, 697,182.42 and 326,568.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,416.52, 697,182.42 and 326,568.52 is: 450,475.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,416.52 : 697,182.42 = 326,568.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,416.52/697,182.42 = 326,568.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,416.52x = 697,182.42 × 326,568.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,416.52x = 227,677,831,069.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,677,831,069.42/505,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,475.64

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