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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,014.84, 897,727.38 and 317,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,014.84, 897,727.38 and 317,926.84 is: 476,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,014.84 : 897,727.38 = 317,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,014.84/897,727.38 = 317,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,014.84x = 897,727.38 × 317,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,014.84x = 285,411,629,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,411,629,104.88/599,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,468.38

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