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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,946.65, 818,266.69 and 321,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,946.65, 818,266.69 and 321,014.60 is: 443,000.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,946.65 : 818,266.69 = 321,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,946.65/818,266.69 = 321,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,946.65x = 818,266.69 × 321,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,946.65x = 262,675,554,183.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,675,554,183.67/592,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,000.32

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