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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,056.73, 827,688.12 and 384,855.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,056.73, 827,688.12 and 384,855.93 is: 530,850.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,056.73 : 827,688.12 = 384,855.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,056.73/827,688.12 = 384,855.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,056.73x = 827,688.12 × 384,855.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,056.73x = 318,540,681,172.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,540,681,172.55/600,056.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,850.94

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