1. **Problem Statement:**
The graph of a business' profit function is given. We need to find the number of sales that should be targeted to earn the highest profit.
2. **Understanding the Problem:**
The highest profit corresponds to the maximum point (vertex) of the profit function graph.
3. **Key Concept:**
For a quadratic profit function of the form $$P(x) = ax^2 + bx + c$$ where $a < 0$, the maximum profit occurs at the vertex given by:
$$x = -\frac{b}{2a}$$
4. **From the graph:**
The vertex (maximum point) is approximately at $x = 500$ sales.
5. **Conclusion:**
The business should target **500 sales** to earn the highest profit.
**Final Answer:**
**500** sales
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