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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,337.52, 827,110.95 and 344,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,337.52, 827,110.95 and 344,688.94 is: 475,685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,337.52 : 827,110.95 = 344,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,337.52/827,110.95 = 344,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,337.52x = 827,110.95 × 344,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,337.52x = 285,095,996,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,095,996,617.89/599,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,685.21

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