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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,516.13, 702,224.89 and 327,539.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,516.13, 702,224.89 and 327,539.14 is: 452,308.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,516.13 : 702,224.89 = 327,539.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,516.13/702,224.89 = 327,539.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,516.13x = 702,224.89 × 327,539.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,516.13x = 230,006,139,775.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,006,139,775.21/508,516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,308.45

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