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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,930.32, 698,281.83 and 324,871.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,930.32, 698,281.83 and 324,871.02 is: 448,384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,930.32 : 698,281.83 = 324,871.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,930.32/698,281.83 = 324,871.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,930.32x = 698,281.83 × 324,871.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,930.32x = 226,851,530,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,851,530,359.57/505,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,384.93

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