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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,747.86, 899,177.37 and 363,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,747.86, 899,177.37 and 363,034.54 is: 544,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,747.86 : 899,177.37 = 363,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,747.86/899,177.37 = 363,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,747.86x = 899,177.37 × 363,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,747.86x = 326,432,442,896.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,432,442,896.36/599,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,282.80

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