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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,637.07, 817,832.91 and 320,699.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,637.07, 817,832.91 and 320,699.01 is: 442,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,637.07 : 817,832.91 = 320,699.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,637.07/817,832.91 = 320,699.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,637.07x = 817,832.91 × 320,699.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,637.07x = 262,278,204,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,278,204,582.42/592,637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,561.25

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