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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,546.70, 814,954.23 and 322,274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,546.70, 814,954.23 and 322,274.70 is: 444,738.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,546.70 : 814,954.23 = 322,274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,546.70/814,954.23 = 322,274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,546.70x = 814,954.23 × 322,274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,546.70x = 262,639,129,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,639,129,986.98/590,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,738.97

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