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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,011, 816,975.18 and 323,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,011, 816,975.18 and 323,739 is: 446,759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,011 : 816,975.18 = 323,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,011/816,975.18 = 323,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,011x = 816,975.18 × 323,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,011x = 264,486,727,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,486,727,798.02/592,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,759.82

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