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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,293.42, 793,908.84 and 320,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,293.42, 793,908.84 and 320,661.28 is: 442,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,293.42 : 793,908.84 = 320,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,293.42/793,908.84 = 320,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,293.42x = 793,908.84 × 320,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,293.42x = 254,575,824,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,575,824,837.72/575,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,514.75

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