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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,924.32, 793,490.04 and 320,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,924.32, 793,490.04 and 320,357.52 is: 442,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,924.32 : 793,490.04 = 320,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,924.32/793,490.04 = 320,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,924.32x = 793,490.04 × 320,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,924.32x = 254,200,501,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,200,501,359.10/574,924.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,146.02

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