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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,120, 817,125.60 and 323,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,120, 817,125.60 and 323,848 is: 446,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,120 : 817,125.60 = 323,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,120/817,125.60 = 323,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,120x = 817,125.60 × 323,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,120x = 264,624,491,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,624,491,308.80/592,120
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,910.24

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