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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,162.68, 827,834.28 and 384,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,162.68, 827,834.28 and 384,961.88 is: 530,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,162.68 : 827,834.28 = 384,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,162.68/827,834.28 = 384,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,162.68x = 827,834.28 × 384,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,162.68x = 318,684,640,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,684,640,757.25/600,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,997.10

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