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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,333.52, 827,105.43 and 344,684.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,333.52, 827,105.43 and 344,684.94 is: 475,679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,333.52 : 827,105.43 = 344,684.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,333.52/827,105.43 = 344,684.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,333.52x = 827,105.43 × 344,684.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,333.52x = 285,090,785,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,090,785,513.22/599,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,679.69

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