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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,207.39, 817,243.86 and 320,275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,207.39, 817,243.86 and 320,275.63 is: 441,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,207.39 : 817,243.86 = 320,275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,207.39/817,243.86 = 320,275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,207.39x = 817,243.86 × 320,275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,207.39x = 261,743,292,125.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,743,292,125.13/592,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,979.10

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