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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574,993.68, 793,491.12 and 320,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574,993.68, 793,491.12 and 320,361.12 is: 442,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574,993.68 : 793,491.12 = 320,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574,993.68/793,491.12 = 320,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574,993.68x = 793,491.12 × 320,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574,993.68x = 254,203,703,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,203,703,913.25/574,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,098.26

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