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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,989.76, 816,929.28 and 323,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,989.76, 816,929.28 and 323,712 is: 446,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,989.76 : 816,929.28 = 323,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,989.76/816,929.28 = 323,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,989.76x = 816,929.28 × 323,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,989.76x = 264,449,811,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,449,811,087.36/591,989.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,713.49

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