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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,331.48, 826,305.67 and 427,445.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,331.48, 826,305.67 and 427,445.43 is: 589,324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,331.48 : 826,305.67 = 427,445.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,331.48/826,305.67 = 427,445.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,331.48x = 826,305.67 × 427,445.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,331.48x = 353,200,582,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,200,582,424.59/599,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,324.26

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