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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,266.61, 827,557.29 and 385,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,266.61, 827,557.29 and 385,033.02 is: 530,825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,266.61 : 827,557.29 = 385,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,266.61/827,557.29 = 385,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,266.61x = 827,557.29 × 385,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,266.61x = 318,636,882,591.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,636,882,591.72/600,266.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,825.60

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