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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,934.83, 818,244.21 and 320,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,934.83, 818,244.21 and 320,995.54 is: 442,970.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,934.83 : 818,244.21 = 320,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,934.83/818,244.21 = 320,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,934.83x = 818,244.21 × 320,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,934.83x = 262,652,742,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,652,742,040.82/592,934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,970.68

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