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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,557.83, 827,436.98 and 341,445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,557.83, 827,436.98 and 341,445.70 is: 471,221.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,557.83 : 827,436.98 = 341,445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,557.83/827,436.98 = 341,445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,557.83x = 827,436.98 × 341,445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,557.83x = 282,524,798,841.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,524,798,841.99/599,557.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,221.93

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