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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,420.52, 697,187.94 and 326,572.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,420.52, 697,187.94 and 326,572.52 is: 450,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,420.52 : 697,187.94 = 326,572.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,420.52/697,187.94 = 326,572.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,420.52x = 697,187.94 × 326,572.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,420.52x = 227,682,422,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,682,422,479.41/505,420.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,481.16

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