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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,676.78, 827,474.04 and 385,107.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,676.78, 827,474.04 and 385,107.42 is: 531,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,676.78 : 827,474.04 = 385,107.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,676.78/827,474.04 = 385,107.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,676.78x = 827,474.04 × 385,107.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,676.78x = 318,666,392,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,666,392,661.38/599,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,396.92

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