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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,310.08, 817,384.88 and 320,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,310.08, 817,384.88 and 320,377.68 is: 442,119.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,310.08 : 817,384.88 = 320,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,310.08/817,384.88 = 320,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,310.08x = 817,384.88 × 320,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,310.08x = 261,871,871,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,871,871,521.48/592,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,119.56

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