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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,936.96, 828,077.28 and 373,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,936.96, 828,077.28 and 373,448 is: 515,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,936.96 : 828,077.28 = 373,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,936.96/828,077.28 = 373,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,936.96x = 828,077.28 × 373,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,936.96x = 309,243,804,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,243,804,061.44/599,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,460.50

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