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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,387.07, 827,154.15 and 331,115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,387.07, 827,154.15 and 331,115.07 is: 456,938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,387.07 : 827,154.15 = 331,115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,387.07/827,154.15 = 331,115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,387.07x = 827,154.15 × 331,115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,387.07x = 273,883,204,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,883,204,278.04/599,387.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,938.79

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