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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,088.76, 817,088.94 and 323,811

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,088.76, 817,088.94 and 323,811 is: 446,862.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,088.76 : 817,088.94 = 323,811 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,088.76/817,088.94 = 323,811/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,088.76x = 817,088.94 × 323,811
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,088.76x = 264,582,386,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,582,386,750.34/592,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,862.71

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