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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,602.84, 817,786.22 and 320,664.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,602.84, 817,786.22 and 320,664.78 is: 442,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,602.84 : 817,786.22 = 320,664.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,602.84/817,786.22 = 320,664.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,602.84x = 817,786.22 × 320,664.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,602.84x = 262,235,238,323.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,235,238,323.33/592,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,514.31

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