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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,338.52, 827,112.33 and 344,689.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,338.52, 827,112.33 and 344,689.94 is: 475,686.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,338.52 : 827,112.33 = 344,689.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,338.52/827,112.33 = 344,689.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,338.52x = 827,112.33 × 344,689.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,338.52x = 285,097,299,400.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,097,299,400.96/599,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,686.59

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