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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,182.52, 826,838.38 and 341,122.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,182.52, 826,838.38 and 341,122.29 is: 470,729.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,182.52 : 826,838.38 = 341,122.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,182.52/826,838.38 = 341,122.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,182.52x = 826,838.38 × 341,122.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,182.52x = 282,052,998,971.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,052,998,971.25/599,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,729.69

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