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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,169.47, 817,183.69 and 334,046.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,169.47, 817,183.69 and 334,046.97 is: 460,979.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,169.47 : 817,183.69 = 334,046.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,169.47/817,183.69 = 334,046.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,169.47x = 817,183.69 × 334,046.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,169.47x = 272,977,734,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,977,734,742.80/592,169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,979.08

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