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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,605.76, 826,217.34 and 344,104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,605.76, 826,217.34 and 344,104.60 is: 474,945.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,605.76 : 826,217.34 = 344,104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,605.76/826,217.34 = 344,104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,605.76x = 826,217.34 × 344,104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,605.76x = 284,305,187,293.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,305,187,293.76/598,605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,945.63

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