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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,342.76, 828,511.50 and 345,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,342.76, 828,511.50 and 345,688.48 is: 477,072.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,342.76 : 828,511.50 = 345,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,342.76/828,511.50 = 345,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,342.76x = 828,511.50 × 345,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,342.76x = 286,406,881,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,406,881,097.52/600,342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,072.27

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