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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,176.52, 817,210.03 and 320,249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,176.52, 817,210.03 and 320,249.70 is: 441,948.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,176.52 : 817,210.03 = 320,249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,176.52/817,210.03 = 320,249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,176.52x = 817,210.03 × 320,249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,176.52x = 261,711,262,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,711,262,858.44/592,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,948.06

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