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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,067.58, 817,053.85 and 320,135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,067.58, 817,053.85 and 320,135.41 is: 441,787.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,067.58 : 817,053.85 = 320,135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,067.58/817,053.85 = 320,135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,067.58x = 817,053.85 × 320,135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,067.58x = 261,567,866,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,567,866,418.86/592,067.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,787.18

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