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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,868.87, 827,828.88 and 358,172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,868.87, 827,828.88 and 358,172.57 is: 494,284.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,868.87 : 827,828.88 = 358,172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,868.87/827,828.88 = 358,172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,868.87x = 827,828.88 × 358,172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,868.87x = 296,505,596,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,505,596,561.79/599,868.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,284.02

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