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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,667.76, 826,303.14 and 344,166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,667.76, 826,303.14 and 344,166.84 is: 475,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,667.76 : 826,303.14 = 344,166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,667.76/826,303.14 = 344,166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,667.76x = 826,303.14 × 344,166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,667.76x = 284,386,140,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,386,140,575.88/598,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,031.66

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