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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,265.88, 827,030.46 and 344,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,265.88, 827,030.46 and 344,696.92 is: 475,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,265.88 : 827,030.46 = 344,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,265.88/827,030.46 = 344,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,265.88x = 827,030.46 × 344,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,265.88x = 285,074,852,308.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,074,852,308.18/599,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,706.80

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