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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,590.12, 827,336.14 and 354,540.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,590.12, 827,336.14 and 354,540.82 is: 489,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,590.12 : 827,336.14 = 354,540.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,590.12/827,336.14 = 354,540.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,590.12x = 827,336.14 × 354,540.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,590.12x = 293,324,433,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,324,433,491.24/599,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,208.25

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