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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,662.44, 827,434.44 and 358,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,662.44, 827,434.44 and 358,042.68 is: 494,039.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,662.44 : 827,434.44 = 358,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,662.44/827,434.44 = 358,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,662.44x = 827,434.44 × 358,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,662.44x = 296,256,844,421.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,256,844,421.90/599,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,039.35

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