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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,663.94, 827,436.51 and 358,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,663.94, 827,436.51 and 358,044.18 is: 494,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,663.94 : 827,436.51 = 358,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,663.94/827,436.51 = 358,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,663.94x = 827,436.51 × 358,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,663.94x = 296,258,826,725.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,258,826,725.01/599,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,041.42

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