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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,855.88, 698,406.54 and 324,645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,855.88, 698,406.54 and 324,645.92 is: 448,220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,855.88 : 698,406.54 = 324,645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,855.88/698,406.54 = 324,645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,855.88x = 698,406.54 × 324,645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,855.88x = 226,734,833,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,734,833,712.32/505,855.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,220.22

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