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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,196.91, 817,234.20 and 320,264.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,196.91, 817,234.20 and 320,264.81 is: 441,966.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,196.91 : 817,234.20 = 320,264.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,196.91/817,234.20 = 320,264.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,196.91x = 817,234.20 × 320,264.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,196.91x = 261,731,351,702.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,731,351,702.33/592,196.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,966.76

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