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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,553, 814,963.14 and 322,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,553, 814,963.14 and 322,281 is: 444,747.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,553 : 814,963.14 = 322,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,553/814,963.14 = 322,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,553x = 814,963.14 × 322,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,553x = 262,647,135,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,647,135,722.34/590,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,747.78

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