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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,381.66, 827,162.92 and 357,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,381.66, 827,162.92 and 357,804.44 is: 493,779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,381.66 : 827,162.92 = 357,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,381.66/827,162.92 = 357,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,381.66x = 827,162.92 × 357,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,381.66x = 295,962,564,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,962,564,792.67/599,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,779.82

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