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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,994.52, 814,190.94 and 321,722.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,994.52, 814,190.94 and 321,722.52 is: 443,976.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,994.52 : 814,190.94 = 321,722.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,994.52/814,190.94 = 321,722.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,994.52x = 814,190.94 × 321,722.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,994.52x = 261,943,560,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,943,560,977.97/589,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,976.26

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