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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572,534.70, 858,802.05 and 320,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572,534.70, 858,802.05 and 320,592.30 is: 480,888.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572,534.70 : 858,802.05 = 320,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572,534.70/858,802.05 = 320,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572,534.70x = 858,802.05 × 320,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572,534.70x = 275,325,324,454.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,325,324,454.22/572,534.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,888.45

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