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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,335.02, 827,107.50 and 344,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,335.02, 827,107.50 and 344,686.44 is: 475,681.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,335.02 : 827,107.50 = 344,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,335.02/827,107.50 = 344,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,335.02x = 827,107.50 × 344,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,335.02x = 285,092,739,672.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,092,739,672.30/599,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,681.76

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