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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,966.18, 818,293.86 and 321,034.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,966.18, 818,293.86 and 321,034.27 is: 443,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,966.18 : 818,293.86 = 321,034.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,966.18/818,293.86 = 321,034.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,966.18x = 818,293.86 × 321,034.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,966.18x = 262,700,371,990.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,700,371,990.58/592,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,027.58

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