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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,631.82, 817,825.68 and 320,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,631.82, 817,825.68 and 320,693.76 is: 442,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,631.82 : 817,825.68 = 320,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,631.82/817,825.68 = 320,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,631.82x = 817,825.68 × 320,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,631.82x = 262,271,592,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,271,592,343.76/592,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,554.02

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