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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,085.76, 817,084.80 and 323,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,085.76, 817,084.80 and 323,808 is: 446,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,085.76 : 817,084.80 = 323,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,085.76/817,084.80 = 323,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,085.76x = 817,084.80 × 323,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,085.76x = 264,578,594,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,578,594,918.40/592,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,858.57

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