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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,659.06, 827,449.55 and 385,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,659.06, 827,449.55 and 385,089.76 is: 531,372.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,659.06 : 827,449.55 = 385,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,659.06/827,449.55 = 385,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,659.06x = 827,449.55 × 385,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,659.06x = 318,642,346,696.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,642,346,696.16/599,659.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,372.53

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