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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,321.96, 827,089.44 and 344,673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,321.96, 827,089.44 and 344,673.35 is: 475,663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,321.96 : 827,089.44 = 344,673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,321.96/827,089.44 = 344,673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,321.96x = 827,089.44 × 344,673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,321.96x = 285,075,688,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,075,688,034.42/599,321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,663.68

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