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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,881.34, 827,846.12 and 358,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,881.34, 827,846.12 and 358,185.04 is: 494,301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,881.34 : 827,846.12 = 358,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,881.34/827,846.12 = 358,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,881.34x = 827,846.12 × 358,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,881.34x = 296,522,094,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,522,094,431.89/599,881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,301.24

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