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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,491.49, 700,021.53 and 326,439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,491.49, 700,021.53 and 326,439.48 is: 450,282.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,491.49 : 700,021.53 = 326,439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,491.49/700,021.53 = 326,439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,491.49x = 700,021.53 × 326,439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,491.49x = 228,514,664,242.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,514,664,242.00/507,491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,282.75

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