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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,342.30, 827,117.46 and 344,693.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,342.30, 827,117.46 and 344,693.66 is: 475,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,342.30 : 827,117.46 = 344,693.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,342.30/827,117.46 = 344,693.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,342.30x = 827,117.46 × 344,693.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,342.30x = 285,102,144,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,102,144,537.30/599,342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,691.68

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