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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,063, 817,066.38 and 323,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,063, 817,066.38 and 323,791 is: 446,842.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,063 : 817,066.38 = 323,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,063/817,066.38 = 323,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,063x = 817,066.38 × 323,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,063x = 264,558,740,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,558,740,246.58/592,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,842.21

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