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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,561.16, 827,394.48 and 331,289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,561.16, 827,394.48 and 331,289.16 is: 457,179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,561.16 : 827,394.48 = 331,289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,561.16/827,394.48 = 331,289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,561.16x = 827,394.48 × 331,289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,561.16x = 274,106,822,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,106,822,267.84/599,561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,179.08

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