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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,835.51, 698,378.42 and 324,625.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,835.51, 698,378.42 and 324,625.55 is: 448,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,835.51 : 698,378.42 = 324,625.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,835.51/698,378.42 = 324,625.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,835.51x = 698,378.42 × 324,625.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,835.51x = 226,711,476,020.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,711,476,020.30/505,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,192.10

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