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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,257, 817,334.16 and 323,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,257, 817,334.16 and 323,985 is: 447,109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,257 : 817,334.16 = 323,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,257/817,334.16 = 323,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,257x = 817,334.16 × 323,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,257x = 264,804,007,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,804,007,827.60/592,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,109.97

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