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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,260.14, 827,003.31 and 344,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,260.14, 827,003.31 and 344,611.32 is: 475,577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,260.14 : 827,003.31 = 344,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,260.14/827,003.31 = 344,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,260.14x = 827,003.31 × 344,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,260.14x = 284,994,702,303.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,994,702,303.47/599,260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,577.61

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