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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,936.84, 818,246.96 and 320,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,936.84, 818,246.96 and 320,997.54 is: 442,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,936.84 : 818,246.96 = 320,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,936.84/818,246.96 = 320,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,936.84x = 818,246.96 × 320,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,936.84x = 262,655,261,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,655,261,272.48/592,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,973.42

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