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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,462.72, 827,257.92 and 344,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,462.72, 827,257.92 and 344,807.36 is: 475,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,462.72 : 827,257.92 = 344,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,462.72/827,257.92 = 344,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,462.72x = 827,257.92 × 344,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,462.72x = 285,244,619,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,244,619,434.29/599,462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,833.79

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