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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,170.03, 817,184.45 and 334,047.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,170.03, 817,184.45 and 334,047.53 is: 460,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,170.03 : 817,184.45 = 334,047.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,170.03/817,184.45 = 334,047.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,170.03x = 817,184.45 × 334,047.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,170.03x = 272,978,449,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,978,449,954.99/592,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,979.85

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