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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,328.77, 827,089.89 and 357,751.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,328.77, 827,089.89 and 357,751.47 is: 493,706.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,328.77 : 827,089.89 = 357,751.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,328.77/827,089.89 = 357,751.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,328.77x = 827,089.89 × 357,751.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,328.77x = 295,892,623,969.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,892,623,969.64/599,328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,706.69

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