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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,008.48, 816,959.52 and 323,736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,008.48, 816,959.52 and 323,736.48 is: 446,749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,008.48 : 816,959.52 = 323,736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,008.48/816,959.52 = 323,736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,008.48x = 816,959.52 × 323,736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,008.48x = 264,479,599,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,479,599,307.29/592,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,749.68

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