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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,136.73, 817,147.04 and 320,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,136.73, 817,147.04 and 320,202.72 is: 441,878.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,136.73 : 817,147.04 = 320,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,136.73/817,147.04 = 320,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,136.73x = 817,147.04 × 320,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,136.73x = 261,652,703,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,652,703,246.94/592,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,878.86

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