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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,293.59, 698,355.97 and 324,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,293.59, 698,355.97 and 324,717.92 is: 447,899.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,293.59 : 698,355.97 = 324,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,293.59/698,355.97 = 324,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,293.59x = 698,355.97 × 324,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,293.59x = 226,768,693,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,768,693,694.41/506,293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,899.59

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