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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,851.52, 827,714.04 and 385,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,851.52, 827,714.04 and 385,282.52 is: 531,637.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,851.52 : 827,714.04 = 385,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,851.52/827,714.04 = 385,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,851.52x = 827,714.04 × 385,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,851.52x = 318,903,751,170.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,903,751,170.58/599,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,637.81

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