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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,254.59, 817,308.77 and 320,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,254.59, 817,308.77 and 320,322.74 is: 442,043.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,254.59 : 817,308.77 = 320,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,254.59/817,308.77 = 320,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,254.59x = 817,308.77 × 320,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,254.59x = 261,802,578,944.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,802,578,944.27/592,254.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,043.99

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