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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,251.08, 814,545.54 and 321,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,251.08, 814,545.54 and 321,979.08 is: 444,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,251.08 : 814,545.54 = 321,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,251.08/814,545.54 = 321,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,251.08x = 814,545.54 × 321,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,251.08x = 262,266,623,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,266,623,587.30/590,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,330.61

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