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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,323, 817,406.28 and 324,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,323, 817,406.28 and 324,051 is: 447,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,323 : 817,406.28 = 324,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,323/817,406.28 = 324,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,323x = 817,406.28 × 324,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,323x = 264,881,322,440.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,881,322,440.28/592,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,190.68

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