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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,223.42, 703,872.72 and 328,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510,223.42, 703,872.72 and 328,993.56 is: 453,859.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510,223.42 : 703,872.72 = 328,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510,223.42/703,872.72 = 328,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510,223.42x = 703,872.72 × 328,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510,223.42x = 231,569,591,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,569,591,939.68/510,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,859.20

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