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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,717.51, 700,968.72 and 326,743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,717.51, 700,968.72 and 326,743.93 is: 451,111.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,717.51 : 700,968.72 = 326,743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,717.51/700,968.72 = 326,743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,717.51x = 700,968.72 × 326,743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,717.51x = 229,037,274,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,037,274,379.87/507,717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,111.63

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