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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,967.51, 827,968.13 and 358,204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,967.51, 827,968.13 and 358,204.98 is: 494,330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,967.51 : 827,968.13 = 358,204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,967.51/827,968.13 = 358,204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,967.51x = 827,968.13 × 358,204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,967.51x = 296,582,310,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,582,310,104.41/599,967.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,330.62

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