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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,423.36, 699,906.64 and 326,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,423.36, 699,906.64 and 326,364.32 is: 450,165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,423.36 : 699,906.64 = 326,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,423.36/699,906.64 = 326,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,423.36x = 699,906.64 × 326,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,423.36x = 228,424,554,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,424,554,627.09/507,423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,165.63

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