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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,087.76, 817,087.56 and 323,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,087.76, 817,087.56 and 323,810 is: 446,861.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,087.76 : 817,087.56 = 323,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,087.76/817,087.56 = 323,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,087.76x = 817,087.56 × 323,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,087.76x = 264,581,122,803.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,581,122,803.60/592,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,861.33

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