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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,973.78, 827,972.67 and 406,440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,973.78, 827,972.67 and 406,440.69 is: 560,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,973.78 : 827,972.67 = 406,440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,973.78/827,972.67 = 406,440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,973.78x = 827,972.67 × 406,440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,973.78x = 336,521,783,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,521,783,295.94/599,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,894.15

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