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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,766.69, 818,017.96 and 320,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,766.69, 818,017.96 and 320,834.53 is: 442,751.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,766.69 : 818,017.96 = 320,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,766.69/818,017.96 = 320,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,766.69x = 818,017.96 × 320,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,766.69x = 262,448,404,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,448,404,881.03/592,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,751.61

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