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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,233.57, 826,940.98 and 344,584.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,233.57, 826,940.98 and 344,584.78 is: 475,526.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,233.57 : 826,940.98 = 344,584.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,233.57/826,940.98 = 344,584.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,233.57x = 826,940.98 × 344,584.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,233.57x = 284,951,275,666.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,951,275,666.28/599,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,526.22

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