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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,223.33, 818,644.10 and 321,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,223.33, 818,644.10 and 321,285 is: 443,371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,223.33 : 818,644.10 = 321,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,223.33/818,644.10 = 321,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,223.33x = 818,644.10 × 321,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,223.33x = 263,018,070,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,018,070,471.71/593,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,371.08

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