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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,319.54, 898,973.15 and 346,439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,319.54, 898,973.15 and 346,439.12 is: 519,655.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,319.54 : 898,973.15 = 346,439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,319.54/898,973.15 = 346,439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,319.54x = 898,973.15 × 346,439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,319.54x = 311,439,466,989.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,439,466,989.63/599,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,655.12

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