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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,323.47, 827,091.52 and 344,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,323.47, 827,091.52 and 344,674.86 is: 475,665.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,323.47 : 827,091.52 = 344,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,323.47/827,091.52 = 344,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,323.47x = 827,091.52 × 344,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,323.47x = 285,077,653,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,077,653,863.19/599,323.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,665.76

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