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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,791, 818,051.62 and 324,519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,791, 818,051.62 and 324,519 is: 447,836.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,791 : 818,051.62 = 324,519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,791/818,051.62 = 324,519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,791x = 818,051.62 × 324,519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,791x = 265,473,293,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,473,293,670.78/592,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,836.24

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