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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,996.76, 816,938.94 and 323,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,996.76, 816,938.94 and 323,719 is: 446,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,996.76 : 816,938.94 = 323,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,996.76/816,938.94 = 323,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,996.76x = 816,938.94 × 323,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,996.76x = 264,458,656,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,458,656,717.86/591,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,723.15

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