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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,974.56, 827,934.48 and 331,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,974.56, 827,934.48 and 331,650.72 is: 457,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,974.56 : 827,934.48 = 331,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,974.56/827,934.48 = 331,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,974.56x = 827,934.48 × 331,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,974.56x = 274,585,066,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,585,066,404.83/599,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,661.18

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