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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.26, 816,949.29 and 323,726.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.26, 816,949.29 and 323,726.50 is: 446,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.26 : 816,949.29 = 323,726.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.26/816,949.29 = 323,726.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.26x = 816,949.29 × 323,726.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.26x = 264,468,134,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,468,134,329.19/592,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,733.50

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