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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,550.44, 700,102.08 and 326,498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,550.44, 700,102.08 and 326,498.16 is: 450,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,550.44 : 700,102.08 = 326,498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,550.44/700,102.08 = 326,498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,550.44x = 700,102.08 × 326,498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,550.44x = 228,582,040,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,582,040,932.17/507,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,363.20

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