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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,071.77, 817,059.61 and 320,139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,071.77, 817,059.61 and 320,139.59 is: 441,792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,071.77 : 817,059.61 = 320,139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,071.77/817,059.61 = 320,139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,071.77x = 817,059.61 × 320,139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,071.77x = 261,573,128,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,573,128,550.96/592,071.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,792.94

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