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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,866.76, 827,825.97 and 358,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,866.76, 827,825.97 and 358,170.46 is: 494,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,866.76 : 827,825.97 = 358,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,866.76/827,825.97 = 358,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,866.76x = 827,825.97 × 358,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,866.76x = 296,502,807,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,502,807,748.42/599,866.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,281.11

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