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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,638.79, 817,841.51 and 320,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,638.79, 817,841.51 and 320,706.68 is: 442,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,638.79 : 817,841.51 = 320,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,638.79/817,841.51 = 320,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,638.79x = 817,841.51 × 320,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,638.79x = 262,287,233,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,287,233,248.38/592,638.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,575.21

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