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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,611.88, 700,822.92 and 326,638.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,611.88, 700,822.92 and 326,638.33 is: 450,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,611.88 : 700,822.92 = 326,638.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,611.88/700,822.92 = 326,638.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,611.88x = 700,822.92 × 326,638.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,611.88x = 228,915,624,710.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,915,624,710.41/507,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,965.85

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