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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,256.16, 817,311.06 and 320,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,256.16, 817,311.06 and 320,324.36 is: 442,046.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,256.16 : 817,311.06 = 320,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,256.16/817,311.06 = 320,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,256.16x = 817,311.06 × 320,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,256.16x = 261,804,642,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,804,642,215.42/592,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,046.30

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