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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,566.72, 827,401.44 and 331,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,566.72, 827,401.44 and 331,294.72 is: 457,186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,566.72 : 827,401.44 = 331,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,566.72/827,401.44 = 331,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,566.72x = 827,401.44 × 331,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,566.72x = 274,113,728,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,113,728,392.40/599,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,186.36

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