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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,882.74, 827,848.06 and 358,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,882.74, 827,848.06 and 358,186.43 is: 494,303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,882.74 : 827,848.06 = 358,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,882.74/827,848.06 = 358,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,882.74x = 827,848.06 × 358,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,882.74x = 296,523,942,367.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,523,942,367.98/599,882.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,303.18

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