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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,227.75, 828,251.09 and 358,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,227.75, 828,251.09 and 358,476.77 is: 494,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,227.75 : 828,251.09 = 358,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,227.75/828,251.09 = 358,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,227.75x = 828,251.09 × 358,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,227.75x = 296,908,769,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,908,769,558.54/600,227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,660.19

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