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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,427.52, 817,546.56 and 320,494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,427.52, 817,546.56 and 320,494.59 is: 442,280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,427.52 : 817,546.56 = 320,494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,427.52/817,546.56 = 320,494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,427.52x = 817,546.56 × 320,494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,427.52x = 262,019,249,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,019,249,553.11/592,427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,280.69

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