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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,303.96, 827,206.26 and 344,737.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,303.96, 827,206.26 and 344,737.16 is: 475,833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,303.96 : 827,206.26 = 344,737.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,303.96/827,206.26 = 344,737.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,303.96x = 827,206.26 × 344,737.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,303.96x = 285,168,736,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,168,736,806.62/599,303.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,833.23

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