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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,446.88, 817,573.28 and 320,513.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,446.88, 817,573.28 and 320,513.96 is: 442,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,446.88 : 817,573.28 = 320,513.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,446.88/817,573.28 = 320,513.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,446.88x = 817,573.28 × 320,513.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,446.88x = 262,043,649,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,043,649,562.99/592,446.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,307.42

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