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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,661.06, 827,452.30 and 385,091.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,661.06, 827,452.30 and 385,091.76 is: 531,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,661.06 : 827,452.30 = 385,091.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,661.06/827,452.30 = 385,091.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,661.06x = 827,452.30 × 385,091.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,661.06x = 318,645,062,523.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,645,062,523.05/599,661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,375.28

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