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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,176.28, 826,752.82 and 354,200.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,176.28, 826,752.82 and 354,200.56 is: 488,731.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,176.28 : 826,752.82 = 354,200.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,176.28/826,752.82 = 354,200.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,176.28x = 826,752.82 × 354,200.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,176.28x = 292,836,311,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,836,311,825.58/599,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,731.48

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