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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,887.16, 818,183.35 and 320,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,887.16, 818,183.35 and 320,954.98 is: 442,917.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,887.16 : 818,183.35 = 320,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,887.16/818,183.35 = 320,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,887.16x = 818,183.35 × 320,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,887.16x = 262,600,021,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,600,021,240.47/592,887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,917.37

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