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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,182.47, 817,218.26 and 320,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,182.47, 817,218.26 and 320,255.67 is: 441,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,182.47 : 817,218.26 = 320,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,182.47/817,218.26 = 320,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,182.47x = 817,218.26 × 320,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,182.47x = 261,718,779,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,718,779,791.26/592,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,956.31

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