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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,256.58, 817,311.52 and 320,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,256.58, 817,311.52 and 320,324.74 is: 442,046.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,256.58 : 817,311.52 = 320,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,256.58/817,311.52 = 320,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,256.58x = 817,311.52 × 320,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,256.58x = 261,805,100,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,805,100,143.01/592,256.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,046.76

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