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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,868.38, 827,281.86 and 497,731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,868.38, 827,281.86 and 497,731.97 is: 686,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,868.38 : 827,281.86 = 497,731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,868.38/827,281.86 = 497,731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,868.38x = 827,281.86 × 497,731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,868.38x = 411,764,630,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,764,630,124.77/599,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,424.96

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