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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,340.76, 827,106.42 and 357,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,340.76, 827,106.42 and 357,763.48 is: 493,723.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,340.76 : 827,106.42 = 357,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,340.76/827,106.42 = 357,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,340.76x = 827,106.42 × 357,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,340.76x = 295,908,471,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,908,471,149.54/599,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,723.26

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