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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,206.39, 817,242.48 and 320,274.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,206.39, 817,242.48 and 320,274.63 is: 441,977.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,206.39 : 817,242.48 = 320,274.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,206.39/817,242.48 = 320,274.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,206.39x = 817,242.48 × 320,274.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,206.39x = 261,742,032,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,742,032,902.28/592,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,977.72

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