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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,060, 817,062.24 and 323,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,060, 817,062.24 and 323,788 is: 446,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,060 : 817,062.24 = 323,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,060/817,062.24 = 323,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,060x = 817,062.24 × 323,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,060x = 264,554,948,565.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,554,948,565.12/592,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,838.07

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