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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,258.88, 827,020.80 and 344,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,258.88, 827,020.80 and 344,689.92 is: 475,697.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,258.88 : 827,020.80 = 344,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,258.88/827,020.80 = 344,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,258.88x = 827,020.80 × 344,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,258.88x = 285,065,733,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,065,733,390.34/599,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,697.14

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