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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,072.28, 827,709.56 and 384,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,072.28, 827,709.56 and 384,871.48 is: 530,872.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,072.28 : 827,709.56 = 384,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,072.28/827,709.56 = 384,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,072.28x = 827,709.56 × 384,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,072.28x = 318,561,803,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,561,803,367.35/600,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,872.39

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