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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,273.37, 826,899.03 and 354,224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,273.37, 826,899.03 and 354,224.07 is: 488,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,273.37 : 826,899.03 = 354,224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,273.37/826,899.03 = 354,224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,273.37x = 826,899.03 × 354,224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,273.37x = 292,907,539,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,907,539,885.65/599,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,771.16

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