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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,849.52, 827,711.28 and 385,280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,849.52, 827,711.28 and 385,280.52 is: 531,635.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,849.52 : 827,711.28 = 385,280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,849.52/827,711.28 = 385,280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,849.52x = 827,711.28 × 385,280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,849.52x = 318,901,032,368.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,901,032,368.27/599,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,635.05

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