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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,589.73, 827,794.25 and 373,541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,589.73, 827,794.25 and 373,541.41 is: 515,711.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,589.73 : 827,794.25 = 373,541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,589.73/827,794.25 = 373,541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,589.73x = 827,794.25 × 373,541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,589.73x = 309,215,431,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,215,431,334.89/599,589.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,711.69

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