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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,535.27, 827,358.44 and 331,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,535.27, 827,358.44 and 331,263.27 is: 457,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,535.27 : 827,358.44 = 331,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,535.27/827,358.44 = 331,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,535.27x = 827,358.44 × 331,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,535.27x = 274,073,460,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,073,460,640.18/599,535.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,143.18

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