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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,588.01, 827,351.82 and 385,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,588.01, 827,351.82 and 385,018.74 is: 531,274.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,588.01 : 827,351.82 = 385,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,588.01/827,351.82 = 385,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,588.01x = 827,351.82 × 385,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,588.01x = 318,545,955,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,545,955,273.11/599,588.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,274.73

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