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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,087.70, 826,847.81 and 354,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,087.70, 826,847.81 and 354,062.45 is: 488,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,087.70 : 826,847.81 = 354,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,087.70/826,847.81 = 354,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,087.70x = 826,847.81 × 354,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,087.70x = 292,755,761,385.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,755,761,385.74/599,087.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,669.29

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