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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,042, 818,400.84 and 324,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,042, 818,400.84 and 324,770 is: 448,184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,042 : 818,400.84 = 324,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,042/818,400.84 = 324,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,042x = 818,400.84 × 324,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,042x = 265,792,040,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,792,040,806.80/593,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,184.18

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