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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,758.02, 827,660.43 and 338,089.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,758.02, 827,660.43 and 338,089.55 is: 466,560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,758.02 : 827,660.43 = 338,089.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,758.02/827,660.43 = 338,089.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,758.02x = 827,660.43 × 338,089.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,758.02x = 279,823,338,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,823,338,193.20/599,758.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,560.39

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