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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,606.65, 817,791.48 and 320,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,606.65, 817,791.48 and 320,668.59 is: 442,519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,606.65 : 817,791.48 = 320,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,606.65/817,791.48 = 320,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,606.65x = 817,791.48 × 320,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,606.65x = 262,240,040,805.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,240,040,805.61/592,606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,519.57

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