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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,316.23, 699,759.21 and 326,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,316.23, 699,759.21 and 326,257.20 is: 450,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,316.23 : 699,759.21 = 326,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,316.23/699,759.21 = 326,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,316.23x = 699,759.21 × 326,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,316.23x = 228,301,480,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,301,480,528.81/507,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,018.09

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