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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,682.12, 827,481.30 and 385,112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,682.12, 827,481.30 and 385,112.82 is: 531,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,682.12 : 827,481.30 = 385,112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,682.12/827,481.30 = 385,112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,682.12x = 827,481.30 × 385,112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,682.12x = 318,673,656,940.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,673,656,940.27/599,682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,404.30

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