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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,965.03, 827,960.60 and 406,431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,965.03, 827,960.60 and 406,431.94 is: 560,882.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,965.03 : 827,960.60 = 406,431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,965.03/827,960.60 = 406,431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,965.03x = 827,960.60 × 406,431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,965.03x = 336,509,632,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,509,632,901.56/599,965.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,882.08

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