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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,988.74, 828,035.46 and 341,944.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,988.74, 828,035.46 and 341,944.61 is: 471,912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,988.74 : 828,035.46 = 341,944.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,988.74/828,035.46 = 341,944.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,988.74x = 828,035.46 × 341,944.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,988.74x = 283,142,258,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,142,258,295.69/599,988.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,912.62

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