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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594,991.99, 821,006.34 and 349,987.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594,991.99, 821,006.34 and 349,987.87 is: 482,934.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594,991.99 : 821,006.34 = 349,987.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594,991.99/821,006.34 = 349,987.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594,991.99x = 821,006.34 × 349,987.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594,991.99x = 287,342,260,193.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,342,260,193.10/594,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,934.67

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