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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,383.13, 827,148.71 and 331,111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,383.13, 827,148.71 and 331,111.13 is: 456,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,383.13 : 827,148.71 = 331,111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,383.13/827,148.71 = 331,111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,383.13x = 827,148.71 × 331,111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,383.13x = 273,878,140,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,878,140,738.18/599,383.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,933.35

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