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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,664.96, 827,536.25 and 341,541.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,664.96, 827,536.25 and 341,541.86 is: 471,326.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,664.96 : 827,536.25 = 341,541.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,664.96/827,536.25 = 341,541.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,664.96x = 827,536.25 × 341,541.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,664.96x = 282,638,264,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,638,264,197.04/599,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,326.96

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