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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,246.16, 818,674.74 and 321,307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,246.16, 818,674.74 and 321,307.74 is: 443,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,246.16 : 818,674.74 = 321,307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,246.16/818,674.74 = 321,307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,246.16x = 818,674.74 × 321,307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,246.16x = 263,046,530,504.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,046,530,504.49/593,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,401.99

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