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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,352, 818,829.70 and 321,419.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,352, 818,829.70 and 321,419.91 is: 443,561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,352 : 818,829.70 = 321,419.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,352/818,829.70 = 321,419.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,352x = 818,829.70 × 321,419.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,352x = 263,188,168,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,188,168,479.33/593,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,561.61

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