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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,367.68, 828,426.24 and 342,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,367.68, 828,426.24 and 342,277.92 is: 472,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,367.68 : 828,426.24 = 342,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,367.68/828,426.24 = 342,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,367.68x = 828,426.24 × 342,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,367.68x = 283,552,010,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,552,010,300.62/600,367.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,297.26

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