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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,663.44, 827,435.82 and 358,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,663.44, 827,435.82 and 358,043.68 is: 494,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,663.44 : 827,435.82 = 358,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,663.44/827,435.82 = 358,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,663.44x = 827,435.82 × 358,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,663.44x = 296,258,165,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,258,165,956.62/599,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,040.73

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