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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,204.31, 817,239.57 and 320,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,204.31, 817,239.57 and 320,272.49 is: 441,974.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,204.31 : 817,239.57 = 320,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,204.31/817,239.57 = 320,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,204.31x = 817,239.57 × 320,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,204.31x = 261,739,352,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,739,352,010.43/592,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,974.75

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