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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,946.79, 818,266.86 and 321,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,946.79, 818,266.86 and 321,014.73 is: 443,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,946.79 : 818,266.86 = 321,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,946.79/818,266.86 = 321,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,946.79x = 818,266.86 × 321,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,946.79x = 262,675,715,130.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,675,715,130.85/592,946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,000.48

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