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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,197.27, 817,234.67 and 320,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,197.27, 817,234.67 and 320,265.15 is: 441,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,197.27 : 817,234.67 = 320,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,197.27/817,234.67 = 320,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,197.27x = 817,234.67 × 320,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,197.27x = 261,731,784,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,731,784,172.75/592,197.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,967.23

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