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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,741.56, 828,263.10 and 518,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,741.56, 828,263.10 and 518,780.44 is: 716,453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,741.56 : 828,263.10 = 518,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,741.56/828,263.10 = 518,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,741.56x = 828,263.10 × 518,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,741.56x = 429,686,695,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,686,695,453.76/599,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,453.09

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