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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,744.56, 828,267.24 and 518,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,744.56, 828,267.24 and 518,783.44 is: 716,457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,744.56 : 828,267.24 = 518,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,744.56/828,267.24 = 518,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,744.56x = 828,267.24 × 518,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,744.56x = 429,691,328,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,691,328,006.51/599,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,457.23

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