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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,044, 826,006.80 and 489,807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,044, 826,006.80 and 489,807.52 is: 675,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,044 : 826,006.80 = 489,807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,044/826,006.80 = 489,807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,044x = 826,006.80 × 489,807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,044x = 404,584,342,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,584,342,211.14/599,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,383.35

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