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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,199.34, 817,237.57 and 320,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,199.34, 817,237.57 and 320,267.22 is: 441,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,199.34 : 817,237.57 = 320,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,199.34/817,237.57 = 320,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,199.34x = 817,237.57 × 320,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,199.34x = 261,734,401,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,734,401,358.65/592,199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,970.10

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