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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,383.27, 825,687.13 and 343,734.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,383.27, 825,687.13 and 343,734.39 is: 474,306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,383.27 : 825,687.13 = 343,734.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,383.27/825,687.13 = 343,734.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,383.27x = 825,687.13 × 343,734.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,383.27x = 283,817,061,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,817,061,961.40/598,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,306.48

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