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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,936.68, 827,375.70 and 497,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,936.68, 827,375.70 and 497,799.64 is: 686,517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,936.68 : 827,375.70 = 497,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,936.68/827,375.70 = 497,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,936.68x = 827,375.70 × 497,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,936.68x = 411,867,325,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,867,325,604.75/599,936.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,517.99

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