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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,186.52, 817,237.08 and 323,914.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,186.52, 817,237.08 and 323,914.52 is: 447,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,186.52 : 817,237.08 = 323,914.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,186.52/817,237.08 = 323,914.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,186.52x = 817,237.08 × 323,914.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,186.52x = 264,714,956,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,714,956,494.40/592,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,012.80

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