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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,017.48, 816,971.94 and 323,745.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,017.48, 816,971.94 and 323,745.48 is: 446,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,017.48 : 816,971.94 = 323,745.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,017.48/816,971.94 = 323,745.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,017.48x = 816,971.94 × 323,745.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,017.48x = 264,490,972,861.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,490,972,861.83/592,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,762.10

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