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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,788.76, 827,172.51 and 497,652.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,788.76, 827,172.51 and 497,652.48 is: 686,315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,788.76 : 827,172.51 = 497,652.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,788.76/827,172.51 = 497,652.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,788.76x = 827,172.51 × 497,652.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,788.76x = 411,644,450,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,644,450,989.33/599,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,315.72

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