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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,332.98, 826,307.73 and 427,446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,332.98, 826,307.73 and 427,446.93 is: 589,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,332.98 : 826,307.73 = 427,446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,332.98/826,307.73 = 427,446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,332.98x = 826,307.73 × 427,446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,332.98x = 353,202,702,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,202,702,423.77/599,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,326.32

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