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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,424, 817,545.12 and 324,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,424, 817,545.12 and 324,152 is: 447,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,424 : 817,545.12 = 324,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,424/817,545.12 = 324,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,424x = 817,545.12 × 324,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,424x = 265,008,885,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,008,885,738.24/592,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,329.76

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