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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,259.61, 827,547.63 and 385,026.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,259.61, 827,547.63 and 385,026.01 is: 530,815.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,259.61 : 827,547.63 = 385,026.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,259.61/827,547.63 = 385,026.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,259.61x = 827,547.63 × 385,026.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,259.61x = 318,627,362,063.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,627,362,063.86/600,259.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,815.93

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