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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,575, 817,755.12 and 324,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,575, 817,755.12 and 324,303 is: 447,539.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,575 : 817,755.12 = 324,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,575/817,755.12 = 324,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,575x = 817,755.12 × 324,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,575x = 265,200,438,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,200,438,681.36/592,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,539.03

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