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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,424.02, 697,192.77 and 326,576.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,424.02, 697,192.77 and 326,576.02 is: 450,485.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,424.02 : 697,192.77 = 326,576.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,424.02/697,192.77 = 326,576.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,424.02x = 697,192.77 × 326,576.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,424.02x = 227,686,439,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,686,439,999.38/505,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,485.99

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