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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598,942.80, 826,611.72 and 344,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598,942.80, 826,611.72 and 344,304.72 is: 475,181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598,942.80 : 826,611.72 = 344,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598,942.80/826,611.72 = 344,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598,942.80x = 826,611.72 × 344,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598,942.80x = 284,606,316,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,606,316,803.32/598,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,181.13

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