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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,479.09, 817,618.86 and 320,546.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,479.09, 817,618.86 and 320,546.07 is: 442,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,479.09 : 817,618.86 = 320,546.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,479.09/817,618.86 = 320,546.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,479.09x = 817,618.86 × 320,546.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,479.09x = 262,084,512,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,084,512,330.88/592,479.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,352.34

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