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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,601.84, 827,184.76 and 357,743.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,601.84, 827,184.76 and 357,743.79 is: 493,527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,601.84 : 827,184.76 = 357,743.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,601.84/827,184.76 = 357,743.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,601.84x = 827,184.76 × 357,743.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,601.84x = 295,920,210,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,920,210,178.28/599,601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,527.85

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