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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,254.62, 817,311.35 and 320,322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,254.62, 817,311.35 and 320,322.55 is: 442,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,254.62 : 817,311.35 = 320,322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,254.62/817,311.35 = 320,322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,254.62x = 817,311.35 × 320,322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,254.62x = 261,803,254,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,803,254,533.47/592,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,045.10

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