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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,417.02, 697,183.11 and 326,569.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,417.02, 697,183.11 and 326,569.02 is: 450,476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,417.02 : 697,183.11 = 326,569.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,417.02/697,183.11 = 326,569.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,417.02x = 697,183.11 × 326,569.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,417.02x = 227,678,404,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,678,404,993.25/505,417.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,476.33

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