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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,154.81, 817,173.98 and 320,222.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,154.81, 817,173.98 and 320,222.69 is: 441,907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,154.81 : 817,173.98 = 320,222.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,154.81/817,173.98 = 320,222.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,154.81x = 817,173.98 × 320,222.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,154.81x = 261,677,646,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,677,646,788.29/592,154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,907.50

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