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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,886.78, 827,853.65 and 358,190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,886.78, 827,853.65 and 358,190.48 is: 494,308.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,886.78 : 827,853.65 = 358,190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,886.78/827,853.65 = 358,190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,886.78x = 827,853.65 × 358,190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,886.78x = 296,529,290,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,529,290,333.03/599,886.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,308.76

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