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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,366.52, 827,092.62 and 344,721.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,366.52, 827,092.62 and 344,721.96 is: 475,697.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,366.52 : 827,092.62 = 344,721.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,366.52/827,092.62 = 344,721.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,366.52x = 827,092.62 × 344,721.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,366.52x = 285,116,989,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,116,989,067.94/599,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,697.22

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