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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,924.82, 793,490.73 and 320,358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,924.82, 793,490.73 and 320,358.02 is: 442,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,924.82 : 793,490.73 = 320,358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,924.82/793,490.73 = 320,358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,924.82x = 793,490.73 × 320,358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,924.82x = 254,201,119,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,201,119,151.16/574,924.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,146.71

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