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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,571.44, 817,742.46 and 320,633.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,571.44, 817,742.46 and 320,633.34 is: 442,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,571.44 : 817,742.46 = 320,633.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,571.44/817,742.46 = 320,633.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,571.44x = 817,742.46 × 320,633.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,571.44x = 262,195,496,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,195,496,209.62/592,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,470.69

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