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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,957, 814,140.66 and 321,685.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,957, 814,140.66 and 321,685.64 is: 443,926.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,957 : 814,140.66 = 321,685.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,957/814,140.66 = 321,685.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,957x = 814,140.66 × 321,685.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,957x = 261,897,359,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,897,359,262.12/589,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,926.18

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