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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,643.62, 827,610.58 and 357,938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,643.62, 827,610.58 and 357,938.66 is: 494,016.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,643.62 : 827,610.58 = 357,938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,643.62/827,610.58 = 357,938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,643.62x = 827,610.58 × 357,938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,643.62x = 296,233,822,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,233,822,007.02/599,643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,016.47

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