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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,260.92, 814,558.38 and 321,987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,260.92, 814,558.38 and 321,987 is: 444,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,260.92 : 814,558.38 = 321,987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,260.92/814,558.38 = 321,987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,260.92x = 814,558.38 × 321,987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,260.92x = 262,277,209,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,277,209,101.06/590,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,341.14

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