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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,666.64, 827,538.57 and 341,543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,666.64, 827,538.57 and 341,543.54 is: 471,329.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,666.64 : 827,538.57 = 341,543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,666.64/827,538.57 = 341,543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,666.64x = 827,538.57 × 341,543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,666.64x = 282,640,448,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,640,448,546.65/599,666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,329.28

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