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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,990.71, 828,063.35 and 341,960.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,990.71, 828,063.35 and 341,960.41 is: 471,948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,990.71 : 828,063.35 = 341,960.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,990.71/828,063.35 = 341,960.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,990.71x = 828,063.35 × 341,960.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,990.71x = 283,164,882,671.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,164,882,671.97/599,990.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,948.78

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