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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,497.28, 827,003.52 and 498,977.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,497.28, 827,003.52 and 498,977.28 is: 687,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,497.28 : 827,003.52 = 498,977.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,497.28/827,003.52 = 498,977.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,497.28x = 827,003.52 × 498,977.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,497.28x = 412,655,966,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,655,966,960.03/600,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,190.40

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