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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,738.94, 582,717.06 and 320,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,738.94, 582,717.06 and 320,354.55 is: 441,587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,738.94 : 582,717.06 = 320,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,738.94/582,717.06 = 320,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,738.94x = 582,717.06 × 320,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,738.94x = 186,676,061,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,676,061,533.62/422,738.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,587.10

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