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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,057.73, 827,689.50 and 384,856.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,057.73, 827,689.50 and 384,856.93 is: 530,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,057.73 : 827,689.50 = 384,856.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,057.73/827,689.50 = 384,856.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,057.73x = 827,689.50 × 384,856.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,057.73x = 318,542,039,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,542,039,963.24/600,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,852.32

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