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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,270.08, 826,992.64 and 344,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,270.08, 826,992.64 and 344,615.68 is: 475,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,270.08 : 826,992.64 = 344,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,270.08/826,992.64 = 344,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,270.08x = 826,992.64 × 344,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,270.08x = 284,994,630,988.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,994,630,988.60/599,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,569.60

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