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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,602.84, 827,186.14 and 357,744.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,602.84, 827,186.14 and 357,744.79 is: 493,529.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,602.84 : 827,186.14 = 357,744.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,602.84/827,186.14 = 357,744.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,602.84x = 827,186.14 × 357,744.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,602.84x = 295,921,531,945.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,921,531,945.21/599,602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,529.24

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