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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,437.88, 828,494.73 and 342,303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,437.88, 828,494.73 and 342,303.84 is: 472,316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,437.88 : 828,494.73 = 342,303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,437.88/828,494.73 = 342,303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,437.88x = 828,494.73 × 342,303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,437.88x = 283,596,927,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,596,927,498.76/600,437.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,316.85

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