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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,327.77, 827,088.51 and 357,750.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,327.77, 827,088.51 and 357,750.47 is: 493,705.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,327.77 : 827,088.51 = 357,750.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,327.77/827,088.51 = 357,750.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,327.77x = 827,088.51 × 357,750.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,327.77x = 295,891,303,491.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,891,303,491.80/599,327.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,705.32

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