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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,578.67, 827,502.96 and 381,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,578.67, 827,502.96 and 381,717.75 is: 526,824.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,578.67 : 827,502.96 = 381,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,578.67/827,502.96 = 381,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,578.67x = 827,502.96 × 381,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,578.67x = 315,872,566,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,872,566,578.10/599,578.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,824.23

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