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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,396, 816,127.20 and 323,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,396, 816,127.20 and 323,124 is: 445,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,396 : 816,127.20 = 323,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,396/816,127.20 = 323,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,396x = 816,127.20 × 323,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,396x = 263,710,285,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,710,285,372.80/591,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,911.51

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