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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,710.96, 827,521.14 and 385,141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,710.96, 827,521.14 and 385,141.42 is: 531,443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,710.96 : 827,521.14 = 385,141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,710.96/827,521.14 = 385,141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,710.96x = 827,521.14 × 385,141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,710.96x = 318,712,666,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,712,666,939.62/599,710.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,443.79

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