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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,339.52, 827,113.72 and 344,690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,339.52, 827,113.72 and 344,690.94 is: 475,687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,339.52 : 827,113.72 = 344,690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,339.52/827,113.72 = 344,690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,339.52x = 827,113.72 × 344,690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,339.52x = 285,098,605,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,098,605,633.70/599,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,687.98

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