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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,059.75, 817,061.90 and 323,787.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,059.75, 817,061.90 and 323,787.75 is: 446,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,059.75 : 817,061.90 = 323,787.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,059.75/817,061.90 = 323,787.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,059.75x = 817,061.90 × 323,787.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,059.75x = 264,554,632,592.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,554,632,592.79/592,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,837.73

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