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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,715.96, 827,072.08 and 497,579.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,715.96, 827,072.08 and 497,579.64 is: 686,215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,715.96 : 827,072.08 = 497,579.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,715.96/827,072.08 = 497,579.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,715.96x = 827,072.08 × 497,579.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,715.96x = 411,534,227,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,534,227,820.45/599,715.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,215.23

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