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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,005.76, 816,951.36 and 323,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,005.76, 816,951.36 and 323,728 is: 446,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,005.76 : 816,951.36 = 323,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,005.76/816,951.36 = 323,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,005.76x = 816,951.36 × 323,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,005.76x = 264,470,029,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,470,029,870.08/592,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,735.57

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