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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,396.52, 827,134.02 and 344,751.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,396.52, 827,134.02 and 344,751.96 is: 475,738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,396.52 : 827,134.02 = 344,751.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,396.52/827,134.02 = 344,751.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,396.52x = 827,134.02 × 344,751.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,396.52x = 285,156,074,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,156,074,577.68/599,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,738.62

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