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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,335.52, 827,108.20 and 344,686.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,335.52, 827,108.20 and 344,686.94 is: 475,682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,335.52 : 827,108.20 = 344,686.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,335.52/827,108.20 = 344,686.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,335.52x = 827,108.20 × 344,686.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,335.52x = 285,093,394,506.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,093,394,506.91/599,335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,682.46

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