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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,329.28, 898,987.72 and 346,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,329.28, 898,987.72 and 346,448.84 is: 519,669.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,329.28 : 898,987.72 = 346,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,329.28/898,987.72 = 346,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,329.28x = 898,987.72 × 346,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,329.28x = 311,453,252,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,453,252,768.25/599,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,669.68

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