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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,418.82, 827,234.94 and 344,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,418.82, 827,234.94 and 344,764.54 is: 475,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,418.82 : 827,234.94 = 344,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,418.82/827,234.94 = 344,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,418.82x = 827,234.94 × 344,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,418.82x = 285,201,273,561.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,201,273,561.03/599,418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,796.33

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