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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,706, 817,947.24 and 324,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,706, 817,947.24 and 324,434 is: 447,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,706 : 817,947.24 = 324,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,706/817,947.24 = 324,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,706x = 817,947.24 × 324,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,706x = 265,369,894,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,369,894,862.16/592,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,726.01

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