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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,196.27, 817,233.29 and 320,264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,196.27, 817,233.29 and 320,264.15 is: 441,965.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,196.27 : 817,233.29 = 320,264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,196.27/817,233.29 = 320,264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,196.27x = 817,233.29 × 320,264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,196.27x = 261,730,528,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,730,528,283.21/592,196.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,965.85

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