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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,338.27, 827,111.99 and 344,689.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,338.27, 827,111.99 and 344,689.69 is: 475,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,338.27 : 827,111.99 = 344,689.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,338.27/827,111.99 = 344,689.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,338.27x = 827,111.99 × 344,689.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,338.27x = 285,096,973,704.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,096,973,704.94/599,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,686.25

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