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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,376.08, 825,758.94 and 343,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,376.08, 825,758.94 and 343,727.20 is: 474,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,376.08 : 825,758.94 = 343,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,376.08/825,758.94 = 343,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,376.08x = 825,758.94 × 343,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,376.08x = 283,835,808,321.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,835,808,321.17/598,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,343.51

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