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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,973.03, 827,971.64 and 406,439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,973.03, 827,971.64 and 406,439.94 is: 560,893.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,973.03 : 827,971.64 = 406,439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,973.03/827,971.64 = 406,439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,973.03x = 827,971.64 × 406,439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,973.03x = 336,520,741,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,520,741,651.10/599,973.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,893.11

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