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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,260.88, 827,023.56 and 344,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,260.88, 827,023.56 and 344,691.92 is: 475,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,260.88 : 827,023.56 = 344,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,260.88/827,023.56 = 344,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,260.88x = 827,023.56 × 344,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,260.88x = 285,068,338,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,068,338,781.64/599,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,699.90

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