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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,324, 817,407.66 and 324,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,324, 817,407.66 and 324,052 is: 447,192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,324 : 817,407.66 = 324,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,324/817,407.66 = 324,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,324x = 817,407.66 × 324,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,324x = 264,882,587,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,882,587,038.32/592,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,192.06

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