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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,900.18, 827,747.96 and 354,923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,900.18, 827,747.96 and 354,923.36 is: 489,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,900.18 : 827,747.96 = 354,923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,900.18/827,747.96 = 354,923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,900.18x = 827,747.96 × 354,923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,900.18x = 293,787,087,196.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,787,087,196.35/599,900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,726.62

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