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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,398.52, 827,136.78 and 344,753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,398.52, 827,136.78 and 344,753.96 is: 475,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,398.52 : 827,136.78 = 344,753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,398.52/827,136.78 = 344,753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,398.52x = 827,136.78 × 344,753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,398.52x = 285,158,680,366.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,158,680,366.65/599,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,741.38

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