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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,197.77, 817,235.36 and 320,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,197.77, 817,235.36 and 320,265.66 is: 441,967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,197.77 : 817,235.36 = 320,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,197.77/817,235.36 = 320,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,197.77x = 817,235.36 × 320,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,197.77x = 261,732,420,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,732,420,344.41/592,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,967.93

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