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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,849, 816,754.50 and 323,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,849, 816,754.50 and 323,577 is: 446,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,849 : 816,754.50 = 323,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,849/816,754.50 = 323,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,849x = 816,754.50 × 323,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,849x = 264,282,970,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,282,970,846.50/591,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,537.83

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