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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,521.23, 817,673.47 and 320,583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,521.23, 817,673.47 and 320,583.15 is: 442,401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,521.23 : 817,673.47 = 320,583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,521.23/817,673.47 = 320,583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,521.23x = 817,673.47 × 320,583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,521.23x = 262,132,340,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,132,340,684.59/592,521.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,401.60

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