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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,481.73, 827,837.27 and 384,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,481.73, 827,837.27 and 384,995.47 is: 531,648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,481.73 : 827,837.27 = 384,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,481.73/827,837.27 = 384,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,481.73x = 827,837.27 × 384,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,481.73x = 318,713,596,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,713,596,922.19/599,481.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,648.56

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