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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,573.28, 814,979.76 and 322,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,573.28, 814,979.76 and 322,303.20 is: 444,772.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,573.28 : 814,979.76 = 322,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,573.28/814,979.76 = 322,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,573.28x = 814,979.76 × 322,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,573.28x = 262,670,584,583.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,670,584,583.23/590,573.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,772.21

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