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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,028.62, 826,626.87 and 340,897.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,028.62, 826,626.87 and 340,897.82 is: 470,420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,028.62 : 826,626.87 = 340,897.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,028.62/826,626.87 = 340,897.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,028.62x = 826,626.87 × 340,897.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,028.62x = 281,795,293,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,795,293,803.29/599,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,420.42

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