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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,002.39, 828,166.60 and 342,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,002.39, 828,166.60 and 342,015.16 is: 472,074.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,002.39 : 828,166.60 = 342,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,002.39/828,166.60 = 342,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,002.39x = 828,166.60 × 342,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,002.39x = 283,245,532,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,245,532,205.66/600,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,074.01

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