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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,237.94, 817,286.00 and 320,306.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,237.94, 817,286.00 and 320,306.13 is: 442,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,237.94 : 817,286.00 = 320,306.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,237.94/817,286.00 = 320,306.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,237.94x = 817,286.00 × 320,306.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,237.94x = 261,781,714,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,781,714,161.65/592,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,021.19

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