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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,320.02, 827,086.77 and 344,671.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,320.02, 827,086.77 and 344,671.41 is: 475,661.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,320.02 : 827,086.77 = 344,671.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,320.02/827,086.77 = 344,671.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,320.02x = 827,086.77 × 344,671.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,320.02x = 285,073,163,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,073,163,208.25/599,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,661.01

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