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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,022, 826,556.40 and 344,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,022, 826,556.40 and 344,325.60 is: 475,115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,022 : 826,556.40 = 344,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,022/826,556.40 = 344,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,022x = 826,556.40 × 344,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,022x = 284,604,528,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,604,528,363.84/599,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,115.32

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