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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,846.38, 698,393.43 and 324,636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,846.38, 698,393.43 and 324,636.42 is: 448,207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,846.38 : 698,393.43 = 324,636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,846.38/698,393.43 = 324,636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,846.38x = 698,393.43 × 324,636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,846.38x = 226,723,942,866.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,723,942,866.72/505,846.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,207.11

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