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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,059, 817,060.86 and 323,787

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,059, 817,060.86 and 323,787 is: 446,836.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,059 : 817,060.86 = 323,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,059/817,060.86 = 323,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,059x = 817,060.86 × 323,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,059x = 264,553,684,676.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,553,684,676.82/592,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,836.69

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