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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,427.02, 825,747.42 and 343,778.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,427.02, 825,747.42 and 343,778.14 is: 474,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,427.02 : 825,747.42 = 343,778.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,427.02/825,747.42 = 343,778.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,427.02x = 825,747.42 × 343,778.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,427.02x = 283,873,912,157.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,873,912,157.40/598,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,366.80

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