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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,261.08, 817,317.72 and 320,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,261.08, 817,317.72 and 320,329.24 is: 442,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,261.08 : 817,317.72 = 320,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,261.08/817,317.72 = 320,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,261.08x = 817,317.72 × 320,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,261.08x = 261,810,764,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,810,764,086.13/592,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,052.96

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