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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,341.06, 827,287.77 and 477,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,341.06, 827,287.77 and 477,057.75 is: 658,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,341.06 : 827,287.77 = 477,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,341.06/827,287.77 = 477,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,341.06x = 827,287.77 × 477,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,341.06x = 394,664,042,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,664,042,158.72/599,341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,496.59

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