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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,258.08, 817,313.59 and 320,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,258.08, 817,313.59 and 320,326.24 is: 442,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,258.08 : 817,313.59 = 320,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,258.08/817,313.59 = 320,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,258.08x = 817,313.59 × 320,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,258.08x = 261,806,989,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,806,989,185.60/592,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,048.83

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