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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,558.78, 697,986.66 and 321,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,558.78, 697,986.66 and 321,901 is: 444,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,558.78 : 697,986.66 = 321,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,558.78/697,986.66 = 321,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,558.78x = 697,986.66 × 321,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,558.78x = 224,682,603,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,682,603,840.66/505,558.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,424.29

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