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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,427.32, 699,912.20 and 326,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,427.32, 699,912.20 and 326,368.36 is: 450,171.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,427.32 : 699,912.20 = 326,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,427.32/699,912.20 = 326,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,427.32x = 699,912.20 × 326,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,427.32x = 228,429,196,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,429,196,857.99/507,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,171.26

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