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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,206.31, 817,242.33 and 320,274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,206.31, 817,242.33 and 320,274.53 is: 441,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,206.31 : 817,242.33 = 320,274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,206.31/817,242.33 = 320,274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,206.31x = 817,242.33 × 320,274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,206.31x = 261,741,903,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,741,903,136.86/592,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,977.57

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