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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,989.71, 828,061.97 and 341,959.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,989.71, 828,061.97 and 341,959.41 is: 471,947.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,989.71 : 828,061.97 = 341,959.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,989.71/828,061.97 = 341,959.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,989.71x = 828,061.97 × 341,959.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,989.71x = 283,163,580,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,163,580,994.84/599,989.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,947.40

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