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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,973.28, 827,971.98 and 406,440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,973.28, 827,971.98 and 406,440.19 is: 560,893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,973.28 : 827,971.98 = 406,440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,973.28/827,971.98 = 406,440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,973.28x = 827,971.98 × 406,440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,973.28x = 336,521,088,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,521,088,865.88/599,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,893.46

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