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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,591.16, 819,153.90 and 321,660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,591.16, 819,153.90 and 321,660.12 is: 443,889.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,591.16 : 819,153.90 = 321,660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,591.16/819,153.90 = 321,660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,591.16x = 819,153.90 × 321,660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,591.16x = 263,489,141,772.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,489,141,772.47/593,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,889.94

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