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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596,448, 823,115.52 and 328,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596,448, 823,115.52 and 328,176 is: 452,892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596,448 : 823,115.52 = 328,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596,448/823,115.52 = 328,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596,448x = 823,115.52 × 328,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596,448x = 270,126,758,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,126,758,891.52/596,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,892.39

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