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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,568.10, 817,741.35 and 320,640.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,568.10, 817,741.35 and 320,640.81 is: 442,482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,568.10 : 817,741.35 = 320,640.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,568.10/817,741.35 = 320,640.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,568.10x = 817,741.35 × 320,640.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,568.10x = 262,201,248,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,201,248,834.49/592,568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,482.90

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