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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,583.87, 827,327.52 and 354,534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,583.87, 827,327.52 and 354,534.57 is: 489,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,583.87 : 827,327.52 = 354,534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,583.87/827,327.52 = 354,534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,583.87x = 827,327.52 × 354,534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,583.87x = 293,316,206,552.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,316,206,552.37/599,583.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,199.63

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