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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,370.68, 828,430.38 and 342,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,370.68, 828,430.38 and 342,280.92 is: 472,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,370.68 : 828,430.38 = 342,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,370.68/828,430.38 = 342,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,370.68x = 828,430.38 × 342,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,370.68x = 283,555,912,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,555,912,622.35/600,370.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,301.40

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