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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,009.98, 816,961.59 and 323,737.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,009.98, 816,961.59 and 323,737.98 is: 446,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,009.98 : 816,961.59 = 323,737.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,009.98/816,961.59 = 323,737.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,009.98x = 816,961.59 × 323,737.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,009.98x = 264,481,494,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,481,494,884.19/592,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,751.75

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