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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,546.66, 826,982.61 and 384,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,546.66, 826,982.61 and 384,345.86 is: 530,146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,546.66 : 826,982.61 = 384,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,546.66/826,982.61 = 384,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,546.66x = 826,982.61 × 384,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,546.66x = 317,847,342,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,847,342,445.50/599,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,146.13

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