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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,953, 827,952.42 and 331,698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,953, 827,952.42 and 331,698.28 is: 457,753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,953 : 827,952.42 = 331,698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,953/827,952.42 = 331,698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,953x = 827,952.42 × 331,698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,953x = 274,630,393,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,630,393,635.84/599,953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,753.18

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