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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,418.52, 697,185.18 and 326,570.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,418.52, 697,185.18 and 326,570.52 is: 450,478.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,418.52 : 697,185.18 = 326,570.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,418.52/697,185.18 = 326,570.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,418.52x = 697,185.18 × 326,570.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,418.52x = 227,680,126,768.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,680,126,768.89/505,418.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,478.40

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