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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,056, 817,056.72 and 323,784

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,056, 817,056.72 and 323,784 is: 446,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,056 : 817,056.72 = 323,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,056/817,056.72 = 323,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,056x = 817,056.72 × 323,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,056x = 264,549,893,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,549,893,028.48/592,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,832.55

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