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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,660.92, 714,262.26 and 326,563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,660.92, 714,262.26 and 326,563.56 is: 450,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,660.92 : 714,262.26 = 326,563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,660.92/714,262.26 = 326,563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,660.92x = 714,262.26 × 326,563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,660.92x = 233,252,028,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,252,028,184.90/517,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,588.44

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