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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,314.25, 816,017.31 and 323,042.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,314.25, 816,017.31 and 323,042.25 is: 445,800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,314.25 : 816,017.31 = 323,042.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,314.25/816,017.31 = 323,042.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,314.25x = 816,017.31 × 323,042.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,314.25x = 263,608,067,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,608,067,861.35/591,314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,800.30

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