Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,497, 697,585.86 and 326,649
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 505,497, 697,585.86 and 326,649 is: 450,775.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,497 : 697,585.86 = 326,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,497/697,585.86 = 326,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,497x = 697,585.86 × 326,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,497x = 227,865,723,583.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,865,723,583.14/505,497 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,775.62
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