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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,425.02, 697,194.15 and 326,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,425.02, 697,194.15 and 326,577.02 is: 450,487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,425.02 : 697,194.15 = 326,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,425.02/697,194.15 = 326,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,425.02x = 697,194.15 × 326,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,425.02x = 227,687,587,868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,687,587,868.43/505,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,487.37

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