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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,477.76, 894,843.36 and 523,809

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,477.76, 894,843.36 and 523,809 is: 781,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,477.76 : 894,843.36 = 523,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,477.76/894,843.36 = 523,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,477.76x = 894,843.36 × 523,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,477.76x = 468,727,005,558.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,727,005,558.24/599,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,892.23

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