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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,339.76, 827,105.04 and 357,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,339.76, 827,105.04 and 357,762.48 is: 493,721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,339.76 : 827,105.04 = 357,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,339.76/827,105.04 = 357,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,339.76x = 827,105.04 × 357,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,339.76x = 295,907,150,330.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,907,150,330.90/599,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,721.88

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