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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,248.16, 818,677.50 and 321,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,248.16, 818,677.50 and 321,309.74 is: 443,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,248.16 : 818,677.50 = 321,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,248.16/818,677.50 = 321,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,248.16x = 818,677.50 × 321,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,248.16x = 263,049,054,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,049,054,668.85/593,248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,404.75

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