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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,323.77, 827,091.95 and 344,675.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,323.77, 827,091.95 and 344,675.16 is: 475,666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,323.77 : 827,091.95 = 344,675.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,323.77/827,091.95 = 344,675.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,323.77x = 827,091.95 × 344,675.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,323.77x = 285,078,048,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,078,048,477.59/599,323.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,666.18

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