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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,256.67, 817,311.76 and 320,324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,256.67, 817,311.76 and 320,324.86 is: 442,046.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,256.67 : 817,311.76 = 320,324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,256.67/817,311.76 = 320,324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,256.67x = 817,311.76 × 320,324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,256.67x = 261,805,275,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,805,275,098.35/592,256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,046.98

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