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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,180.52, 817,215.55 and 320,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,180.52, 817,215.55 and 320,253.70 is: 441,953.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,180.52 : 817,215.55 = 320,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,180.52/817,215.55 = 320,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,180.52x = 817,215.55 × 320,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,180.52x = 261,716,303,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,716,303,585.04/592,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,953.58

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